social and emotional learning in out-of-school time: beyond academics, beyond the classroom

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Social and emotional learning in out-of-school time: Beyond academics, beyond the classroomKATE WALKER, KCWALKER@UMN.EDUEXTENSION SPECIALIST, CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTELIZABETH HAGEN, HAGE0418@UMN.EDUGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

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SEL AND YOU When you think of “social and emotional

learning” what comes to mind? What’s a skill that helps you be successful

that is not related to academic content?

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WHAT IS SEL? A process through which young people enhance

their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behaving to achieve important life tasks:– Recognize and manage emotions– Care about others– Make good decisions– Behave ethically and responsibly– Develop positive relationships– Avoid negative behaviors

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BENEFITS OF SEL

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21ST CENTURY SKILLS

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NON-COGNITIVE FACTORS

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SEL CORE COMPETENCIES

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CASEL’S CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Build Social and Emotional Learning

Skills

Coordinated School, Family,

and Community Efforts

Academically Successful

Healthy

Engaged Citizens

Good Social Relationships

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SEL IN YOUR OST PROGRAM

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Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2010). Afterschool program that follow evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional development are effective.

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SAFE MODEL S- Sequenced

– Does the program apply a planned set of activities to develop skills in a step-by-step fashion?

A- Active– Does the program use active forms of learning?

F- Focused– Does the program devote sufficient time exclusively to SEL

goals?

E-Explicit– Does the program target specific SEL skills?

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SEL LEARNING SERIES 2013-14: Understanding and Assessing Social and Emotional

Learning. Year 1 will focus on what the research tells us about why social and emotional learning matters and how it is assessed.

2014-15: Social and Emotional Learning in Action. Year 2 will explore ways to enhance social and emotional learning in youth programs and strategies for preparing adults (staff, parents, teachers) to support this learning.

2015-16: Taking Social and Emotional Learning to Scale. Year 3 will reflect upon the series and promote social and emotional learning in Minnesota’s youth programs. Trainings will be developed to provide practical ways to apply research to practice.

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Mar 12 - Social and Emotional Learning Webinar Mar 13 - Central Regional Forum, Arboretum May 6 - Social and Emotional Learning

Symposium, Minneapolis and Online