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The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

This course is part of The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization

Instructors: Dan Liston

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

712 reviews

Advanced level

Designed for those already in the industry

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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

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There are 5 modules in this course

Social and emotional learning, or SEL, programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. While this growth has been impressive, inadequate attention has been paid to teachers’ social and emotional learning. In this course Dan Liston and Randy Testa introduce you to various rationales for why teacher SEL is needed as well as examine and reflect on various emotions in teaching and learning.

This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization “The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”. Interested in earning 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization?? If so check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first module of this course for additional information. 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. Interested in earning 3 graduate credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization? Check out "How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization" reading in the first week of this course for more information.

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Here we introduce what SEL is and why it is important for all teachers. We elaborate the need for the teacher to enhance her/his knowledge of self, especially his/her own social and emotional terrain. A guiding premise is that deeper teacher self-understanding facilitates and enhances deeper student relations and greater chances for the transformative possibilities for student and teacher. A related premise is that by examining our deeply held cherished beliefs and emotional responses to situations and texts, we create opportunities for further insights into why and the ways we teach.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Specialization2 minutes
Course Introduction Video3 minutes
Instructional Introduction - Randy and Dan7 minutes
Every Kid Needs a Champion - Rita Pierson8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization4 minutes
Module 1 Materials- PDFs and Website105 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 110 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Self and Professional Understandings30 minutes

Here we further elaborate the need for the teacher to enhance her/his knowledge of self, especially his/her emotional responses as well as deeply held beliefs.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

The value of reflection on and examination of sadness, despair, and related emotions in teaching is seen as one example of an enhanced “granularity” offered to teachers through reflection on emotions.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

The value of reflection on and examination of joy and passion, as well as other related emotions in teaching is seen as another example of an enhanced “granularity” that can be gained by teachers through a reflection on emotions.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

By contrasting “grit” and “wholeness” in teaching and learning we explore further the value we as individuals place on these two orienting dispositions.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 20 minutes

Instructional Introduction Video – Randy and Dan7 minutes
Angela Lee Duckworth - Grit: The Passion and Perseverance6 minutes
Angela Lee Duckworth - Character Traits7 minutes

1 readingTotal 90 minutes

Module 5 Materials - PDFs and Website90 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 510 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Grit and Wholeness in Teaching30 minutes

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Dan Liston

University of Colorado Boulder

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Randy Testa

University of Colorado Boulder

3 Courses25,980 learners

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Reviewed on Jan 21, 2020

Dewey promotes racial disenfranchisement and I didn't like that we ended promoting his believes. Other than that, I very much enjoyed the entire process.

Reviewed on May 31, 2020

Very helpful and easy to understand. Videos and learning recordings are very helpful. Thank you for all the support. Look ahead for more learnings and insights.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021

I am currently working on my doctoral dissertation and found the information in this course superior most information available. Thank you for an excellent experience.

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