Timestamps 03:00 – The various cultures in Hawaiian classrooms 04:45 – Aloha is a spirit that keeps the culture respectful 06:45 – Combining SEL and robotics: teaching innovation and creativity in classrooms that may otherwise have scripted and predictable curriculum 12:00 – Mimicking real life and providing support in that environment to teach SEL 14:50 – Robert’s acronyms: fun and … Read More
SEL in the New Normal
TL;DR: Planning for social emotional learning in the new normal. Strategies to prioritize SEL and the whole child, including being flexible, focusing on social issues and changes, checking in with others and meeting them with empathy, and ensuring that we are taking time to understand where students are at in their learning. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings” … Read More
Shame’s Role in Education
TL;DR: The role of shame in education, as told through a specific student case study. A journey through finding what works for kids. Steps to challenge the role of shame in education. “Shame is the intensely painful feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging.” -Brene Brown This was a tough week for me. One of my students, we’ll … Read More
Embracing Mental Health in Schools
TL;DR: A continuation of the mental health conversation from Brian Faulkner. The importance and strategy for school leaders to take in regards to mental health. Every time I think of this story, I get goose bumps. Why? It’s a perfect example of how we can embrace mental health and it is astonishing to know that when I took this video, … Read More
3 Steps Educators can Take to Better Manage Their Emotions
In This Post: A background on emotional intelligence, EQ. Research on emotional regulation. Suggestions to improve social emotional learning, both of yourself and students. Being an ever-evolving educator, I am continually looking for ways to improve my practice. Both for helping students and also those closest to me. Almost a year ago (March 2019), I read an article by Travis Bradberry on mastering … Read More