Building Culture through Social Emotional Learning

At the heart of every classroom is its students.  What teachers say, the values we express, the materials and activities we choose, and the skills we prioritize all influence how students think, see themselves, and interact with content and with each other.  Unfortunately when we are anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, worried, and/or sad, we often fail to consider and address the social and emotional learning needs of our students. In this workshop, participants explore how to leverage 8 cultural forces that define our classrooms to build a student-centered learning environment no matter the approach to learning, discipline, or grade level you teach.