Essentials of social emotional learning (SEL) : the complete guide for schools and practitioners / by Donna Black.

DONNA Lord BLACK is a nationally recognized expert in social emotional learning (SEL) and social emotional character development (SECD). For fifteen years, she has provided field-based consultation and training on SEL and SECD and promotes implementation of the disciplines across all areas of education. She is President of the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Texas (SEL4TX) and is a faculty member at the Academy for SEL in Schools. She frequently speaks and presents on the subject of SEL and SECD at the local, state, and national level.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface/Forward

Acknowledgements

Introduction


Section I: Emergence of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a World Phenomenon
Chapter 1 – Defining SEL and the Critical Areas of Competence
Chapter 2 – Historical Influences on the Emergence of SEL
Chapter 3 – Emotional Intelligence and its Role in SEL


Section II: SEL – The Missing Link in Education
Chapter 4 – Current Challenges in Education
Chapter 5 – Evidenced Support for SEL
Chapter 6 – Making the Case for SEL


Section III: SEL as a Sustainable Framework for Success
Chapter 7 – Getting Started: A Multi-phased Approach to Whole School Implementation of SEL
Chapter 8 – Tools, Templates and Checklists
Chapter 9 – Aligning SEL Assessment with Instruction and Curriculum
Chapter 10 – SEL: A Roadmap for a World at Hope

"Educational learning environments will benefit most from the book as it explains and illustrates the significance of SEL, not simply as a program from a shelf, but rather as a school-wide effort that reshapes the learning environment into a positive, accepting, and socially just environment where students feel safe and valued, where outcomes are improved, and where communities are contributing partners. Using a "whole child" approach, readers will learn about a changing mindset toward education that prepares children and adolescents for more than test-taking success, but also for life-time learning. The book will address prevalent issues in the research, how to address the challenges and barriers associated with integrating SEL into everyday aspects of the curriculum and learning routines. The uniqueness/specialty of this book can be found in its approach to SEL. It will appeal to readers by helping them better understand the complexities of SEL as a process that must be individualized for each school/community. Readers will learn that SEL can't be sold as a packaged product -- it is not simply an "instructional program" that is taught for 20 minutes a day. Not only does this place the full burden and accountability on the instructional staff, it also is not sustainable. This book will explore how SEL is not a "one size fits all" model, but is an ongoing process that is unique to each learning environment, whether it's a school-wide environment, a classroom, environment, or an individual environment. In addition, it is a process that recognizes the uniqueness of the school community and its members."-- Provided by publisher.