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Future-Self | Social-Emotional Learning Instructional VideoFuture-Self | Social-Emotional Learning Instructional Video
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PBS
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Pre-K - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:46
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Future-Self | Social-Emotional Learning

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Help young people see their future self, help them establish goals, and give them strategies to achieve these goals. Knowing who they are, what their strengths are, and helping them develop social and emotional confidence are the keys to success now and in the future. A short PBS video not only stresses the importance of social and emotional learning but also provides some suggestions for how to encourage the development of these skills.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, goal setting, future planning, academic goals, career goals

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Include the video series in a professional development seminar or as part of a parent orientation

Classroom Considerations

  • Included in a series of six videos devoted to social and emotional learning

Pros

  • Speakers offer suggestions for teachers and parents
  • A transcript of the video is provided

Cons

  • None

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