Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom educ 718w description

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Notice:
University of La Verne Instructors regularly change both assessments and materials in order to keep 
courses current and relevant. Information regarding course contents and activities of participants is subject to 
change without notice. 
UNIVERSITY OF LAVERNE - Professional Development Courses 
Course Name: 
Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom 
Course Number: 
EDUC 718W
Semester Credits: 3 
 
 
Course Description
Teachers and school personnel face the challenge of providing a safe and positive learning 
environment for their students. When students have their physical and emotional needs met, they 
can thrive in their academic studies. However, many students come to school with adverse 
childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, poverty, divorce, and other social and mental 
traumas. A student that suffers from ACEs may have a challenging time focusing on their lessons 
and managing their emotions and behaviors. For these children, school may be the only place 
they have exposure to social and emotional skills in a secure and comfortable environment.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process of teaching someone how to manage 
emotions effectively, show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, 
make thoughtful decisions, manage behavior through impulse control, and much more. Brain-
specific research further explains that teaching academic and SEL instruction concurrently 
allows students to perform better in social interactions and achieve higher grades. Students are 
more likely to be healthier and well-adjusted individuals. Through engaging texts, you will learn 
how to bring SEL into your school and classroom to foster teacher-family-student partnerships.
This essential and timely course offers specific strategies for implementing a successful SEL 
program applicable to all grade levels. Educators will learn how to track student progress and 
make necessary adjustments for those with diverse needs. This course will soon become your go-
to resource for creating a supportive and thriving classroom environment for yourself and your 
students!
Goals
By the end of this course, educators will be able to: 
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Understand and define social and emotional learning (SEL), and assess how to offer it to 
students. 
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Learn how to promote social, emotional, and academic success.
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Understand the various SEL resources available and the processes involved in planning, 
implementing, and sustaining an SEL program. 
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Learn how to create classrooms conducive to SEL implementation and the steps you 
should take to prepare your SEL activities. 
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Understand the significant correlation between SEL and academic success. 
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Know how to make cultural and linguistic adaptations for inclusive SEL. 
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Assess SEL programs and their functional domains when evaluating what components 
are practical and how to make changes to fit your school or classroom environment. 
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Explore how to address the needs of all students at various points in a tiered system. 
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Understand how to apply practical tools for using SEL with educators. 
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Know how to build strong and caring relationships with your students. 

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Notice:
University of La Verne Instructors regularly change both assessments and materials in order to keep 
courses current and relevant. Information regarding course contents and activities of participants is subject to 
change without notice. 
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Learn how to teach and model empathy, including social awareness and interactions with 
peers and adults. 
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Teach students how to make responsible decisions and manage their behavior through 
impulse control and stress management.