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SEL From a Distance
Tools and Processes for Anytime, Anywhere



September 2020 | 144 pages | Corwin

Make social and emotional learning a way of being—all day, every day, and in any setting

The pandemic and subsequent switch to distance learning combined with recent instances of racial injustice has put a spotlight on the cracks in the practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). More than ever before, schools are shifting their focus and prioritizing SEL competencies—around the nation and the world. The call for compassion has never been greater.

To easily and effortlessly build SEL into virtual, blended, or in-person environments, behavior experts Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John Hannigan have drawn together a collection of tools and processes for SEL that can be applied in any learning environment. In SEL from a Distance, you’ll learn: 

  • The five SEL competencies and dozens of easy to use processes for building skills in each
  • How to identify challenging behaviors and prioritize, define mastery, and teach the SEL skills necessary to address them
  • Tips for identifying, teaching, modeling, and reinforcing SEL skills in a virtual setting
  • Strategies for applying SEL to the needs of your unique learning environment

Let this practical, easy-to-use toolkit guide you through embedding these critical SEL competencies into your virtual classrooms and make SEL a way of being for you and your students—anytime, anywhere.

Endorsements from the People Who Matter Most: 

“My teacher told our entire class, ‘if you need someone to talk to, I am here for you.’ This was powerful to hear. I have never had a teacher say that to an entire class before.”
Ani, 12th grade, Missouri

 
“My teacher helps us use SEL strategies to relax our brains when we are feeling stressed.”
Harmon, 4th grade, California

 
About the Authors
 
PART I. THE WHAT AND WHY OF SEL
 
CHAPTER 1. WHY SEL IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER
 
CHAPTER 2. DIGGING INTO SEL
What Is SEL?

 
What SEL Common Language Will Be Utilized for This Book?

 
Why Implement SEL?

 
Why SEL Now More Than Ever?

 
SEL Imagery

 
Behaviors vs. Skills

 
SEL Competency Implementation Framework

 
Definition of SEL Planning Template Terms

 
What Is the Systemic Behavior Gap? How Can We Avoid It?

 
The Thinking Behind the Tools and Processes (Connecting SEL to Real Life)

 
How Best to Utilize the Next Sections of This Book

 
 
PART II. THE TOOLS AND PROCESSES
 
CHAPTER 3. RELATIONSHIP SKILLS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Relationship Skills

 
Communication

 
Social Engagement

 
Relationship Building

 
Teamwork

 
 
CHAPTER 4. RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Responsible Decision Making

 
Identifying Problems

 
Analyzing Situations

 
Solving Problems

 
Evaluating

 
Reflecting

 
Ethical Responsibility

 
 
CHAPTER 5. SOCIAL AWARENESS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Social Awareness

 
Perspective Taking

 
Empathy

 
Appreciating Diversity

 
Respect for Others

 
 
CHAPTER 6. SELF-MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Self-Management

 
Impulse Control

 
Stress Management

 
Self-Discipline

 
Self-Motivation

 
Goal Setting

 
Organizational Skills

 
 
CHAPTER 7. SELF-AWARENESS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Self-Awareness

 
Identifying Emotions

 
Accurate Self-Perception

 
Recognizing Strengths

 
Self-Confidence

 
Self-Efficacy

 
 
PART III. SEL IN PRACTICE
 
CHAPTER 8. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: TEACHER TEAM CASE STUDY SAMPLE
 
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ISBN: 9781071840016
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