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Duration

14 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Advanced

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Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts
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Highlights

  • Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
  • 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
  • Course 4 of 5 in the The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization
  • Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
  • Advanced Level
  • Approx. 14 hours to complete
  • English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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  • Social and emotional learning, or SEL, student programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. Unfortunately inadequate attention has been paid to teachers? social and emotional learning.
  • In this course the instructors (Randy Testa and Dan Liston) introduce and examine distinct and established teacher SEL programs, as well as some alternative possibilities.
  • This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization ?The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?. Interested in earning 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization? If so check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first module of this course for additional information.
  • We want to note that the courses in this Specialization were designed with a three-credit university course load in mind. As a participant you may notice a bit more reading content and a little less video/lecture content. Completing and passing the SEL Specialization allows the participant to apply for 3 graduate credits toward teacher re-certification and professional enhancement. We want to ensure the quality and high standards of a University of Colorado learning experience.
  • Interested in earning 3 graduate credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization? Check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first week of this course for more information.
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Curriculum

Mindfulness in teaching

Introduction to the Specialization

Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

Intro video talk ? Dan and Randy ? What meditation/mindfulness provide:

"On the Benefits of Mindfulness Practice for Teachers" by Richard Davidson

"The Importance of Teacher Self Care" by Patricia Jennings

How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization

Module 1 Readings

Mindfulness and Teachers Quiz

Center for Courage and Renewal programs for teacher and community well-being

Module Introduction

Module 2 Readings, Website, Audio & Video Lectures

Center for Courage and Renewal - Programs for Teacher and Community Well-Being Quiz

The role of narrative in teachers' social and emotional learning

Intro talk: Randy and Dan on the power of narrative and stories about teaching: in literature and in film.

Module 3 Readings

Humanities and Teaching Quiz

Parents, families, and communities: Social and emotional learning in context

Module Introduction

"On the Power of Convening" by Brenda Girton-Mitchell

Module 4 Readings

Parents, Families, and Communities --Social and Emotional Learning in Context Quiz

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