Social and emotional learning, or SEL, programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. These programs vary widely but most share a concern for five individual, student competencies: self awareness; self-management; social awareness; relationship skills; and finally responsible decision making. It is important for teachers and parents to know about and understand these programs. While lots of SEL programs emphasize K-12 student social and emotional learning, only a very few programs exist to promote, and help teachers explore their own emotional well-being. In this Specialization our central premise is this:
The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization
The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization
Connect emotionally with your students. Connect with your self and school community
Instructors: Dan Liston
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(730 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Growth Mindedness
- Professional Development
- Mindfulness
- Self-Awareness
- Social Justice
- Higher Education
- Empowerment
- Program Evaluation
- Childhood Education and Development
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Advocacy
- School Psychology
- Emotional Intelligence
- Teaching
- Curriculum Planning
- Social Skills
- Personal Development
- Empathy
- Cultural Responsiveness
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Explore the place of sadness and related emotions in teaching
Explore the role of joy and passion related in teaching and how they can concretize a teacher’s set of beliefs about education and teaching
Reflect on the definitions and roles of grit, grace, and personal wholeness in the profession of teaching
Skills you'll gain
Self-Awareness, Persistence, Relationship Building, Empathy, Teaching, Resilience, and Growth Mindedness
What you'll learn
Describe social emotional well-being and how it pertains to your classroom and/or circumstances
Identify the purposes and goals of SEL currently, and in its inception
Distinguish how SEL programs differ with respect to their scope, focus, audience, and pedagogical approach
Evaluate the benefits and constraints of a secondary SEL program with consideration for their own circumstances and situation
Skills you'll gain
Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Research, Curriculum Development, School Psychology, Goal Setting, and Higher Education
What you'll learn
Identify practices that promote a greater critical awareness of self and other, such as critical witnessing & YPAR.
Describe how culture, experience, and identity mediate students’ need for and development of social emotional well-being through SEL.
Skills you'll gain
Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, School Counseling, Behavior Management, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Social Skills, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Empowerment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Working With Children, Classroom Management, and Emotional Intelligence
What you'll learn
Describe the purposes, practices and rationales for mindfulness programs for teachers
Describe with the purposes, practices, and rationales for Center for Courage and Renewal programs for teachers
Examine narrative as a means of exploring complex responses to students and one’s self in teaching and their origins
Skills you'll gain
Self-Awareness, Resilience, Community Development, Stress Management, Storytelling, Mindfulness, Collaboration, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Parent Communication, Adult Education, Classroom Management, and Teaching
What you'll learn
Effectively implement social emotional learning programs within their school communities.
Understand and communicate the principles and advantages of social and emotional learning for both students and teachers to their school leadership.
Skills you'll gain
Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, and Teaching
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization. Check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first week for additional information.
We are offering this Coursera Specialization for graduate credit (3 credits). If you enroll and successfully complete the 5 courses, you will be eligible to receive 3 credit hours, via Continuing Education at the University of Colorado Boulder.
The cost for this Specialization: $49 (per month) paid to Coursera for the Specialization and $270 paid as a one time fee to Continuing Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. Registration for the University of Colorado component must be accomplished after successfully completing all five courses of the Specialization. For additional registration information see in Course 1 — "Reading: How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization”.
We want to note that the courses in this Specialization were designed with a three-credit university course load in mind. As a participant you may notice a bit more reading content and a little less video/lecture content. Completing and passing the SEL Specialization allows the participant to apply for 3 graduate credits toward teacher re-certification and professional enhancement. We want to ensure the quality and high standards of a University of Colorado learning experience.
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