Let's discuss the importance of social-emotional learning. While social-emotional learning is a vital part of development for everyone, I think we need to emphasize fostering social-emotional learning skills now more than ever. Our students are experiencing new learning environments, hearing and witnessing social injustices, political controversies, etc. Plus, many students are experiencing social isolation or a reduction in other support systems that they typically have access to at school. I've heard from several teachers that they have received very little training and are unsure if they're providing adequate support to students. In this episode, we will explore how to foster social-emotional skills through project-based learning experiences.

Tune in to hear:

• Why some teachers may find it necessary to focus on their social-emotional needs
• Benefits of social-emotional learning
• The five competencies of social-emotional learning
• Why every teacher should take the SEL through distance learning teacher self-reflection survey by CASEL and how to use it to improve their instruction
•  How to utilize social and instructional teaching practices to promote social-emotional learning in your classroom
• Ways to foster social-emotional skills during project-based learning
• What skills or resources do teachers need to be able to promote social-emotional learning in their classroom environment

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