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SEL for Educators: Mini Module #4 Instructional VideoSEL for Educators: Mini Module #4 Instructional Video
Publisher
Transforming Education
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Grade
K - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Media Length
11:08
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Duration
15 mins
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2020
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SEL for Educators: Mini Module #4

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In this social-emotional learning journey, educators watch an 11-minute video that examines how to cultivate compassionate curiosity. Mini Module #4 details how to use an asset-based lens, listen empathetically, and look at behavior as a communication.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, empathy

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a journal to jot down instances where you display empathy, take note of patterns—encourage pupils to do the same to shed light on the importance of the character trait
  • Discuss what it means to see behavior as communication with grown-ups at Back-to-School Night or conferences in hopes to inspire the practice outside of school
  • Answer reflection questions with colleagues whether safely in-person, over a blog post, or virtual meeting

Classroom Considerations

  • Mini Module #4 is part of a series consisting of seven resources
  • Plan to watch Mini Module #1 before watching the series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Boosts social awareness
  • Modeling empathy and other character traits benefit the educator as well as the young audience watching daily

Cons

  • None

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