3 Steps To Choosing Social And Emotional Learning Programs
Before engaging in any SEL program, early childhood educators should not only consider the outcomes of the program, but just as importantly, consider the foundations of the program. If the outcome is to build resilience and wellbeing in children, you should check to see if the foundations include these 3 steps: 1. Does the SEL program establish as sense of identity for the children? Will the SEL program teach; I have strengths; I am safe and secure; I am valued Will it teach that we all have similarities and differences and will it provide a sense of agency about children’s ability to contribute? The foundations for any SEL program should encourage children to share information about themselves, it should encourage children to develop a growing awareness of how they are the same and how they are different from other children and should...