Then, if you go even further and ask them to share something similar, you probably just made a lasting impression on a few of them. Caring involves understanding and patience. Doing so will help you to see your students in a different light. Connecting is the next step beyond caring. For example, remember when I mentioned sharing some music you enjoy with your students? And taking it to that next step when you allow them to share with you is when you complete the cycle of a true connection.
There are many ways you can connect with students. Remember, implementing any social-emotional learning will take time. Relationships take time and the student-teacher relationship is very important to build. These Connection Sessions can help you build those relationships with both quick activities and larger, longer ones.
For example, a simple and genuine greeting at the door is a great start. Some teachers, like the awesome music teacher at my school, always asks her students for a connection as the kids leave her room a wave, a fist bump, a high five, etc.
When you take some time to really connect with your students, you will begin to see your students in a different way. And your relationships with your students will change for the better.
Want more suggestions for a Connection Session? Click for a great freebie with 14 suggestions to fit the time frame you want to work with. This comes with two lines of thinking. One is that you need to create WITH your students. Creating with your students is important! This means you are working with and through the creative process. Studio Days are probably the best way to do this.
In fact, using the Studio Day framework is a wonderful way to bring in some of the free SEAL lesson plans into your day. Studio Days involve three stages: Create, Reflect and Discover. Studio Days allow for a large chunk of time to be given to a project so that students can really dive into the Creative process, time to Reflect on the work they did, and a chance to Discover something new about themselves.
For a teacher, being able to coach your students through that process is priceless. You will learn so much about your students as you watch them create. For more information about what Studio Days are and how to implement them, go to theinspiredclassroom. This goes much deeper than having students do creative projects in your classroom.
This is a bit hard to explain at first, so let me give you an example:. I have a student that loves to build. He had a little collection of eraser pieces, paper scraps, a Lego guy and a few other things that he kept in the top corner of his desk. And in transition times he would keep coming up to my desk for tape; lots and lots of tape. Well, after weeks and weeks of slowly adding to his creation, he proudly showed us teachers his quite elaborate boat, complete with Lego guy.
Boy, do I wish I had taken a picture of it to share with you! So, I let it go within reason, of course and allowed him that little bit of freedom to be creative. There are people who stifle creativity. That comes from a lack of understanding that each person, each student has a different way to be creative. A SEAL teacher is open-minded and understands that students need a little freedom in order to express themselves and find their mode of learning.
We explore the different aspects and how you can get involved. Login or Register to add to your saved resources. Trial it for FREE today. What skills does SEAL cover? How does SEAL benefit children? There are many ways in which SEAL is taught as part of core subjects. In science , they learn about how people grow and change throughout their lives, including during puberty.
In RE , they learn about a variety of religions and their traditions, and may learn songs or do crafts inspired by other cultures. In history , they might be asked to write a diary entry from the perspective of a person from the past, such as during the Great Fire of London. At times, primary school children will have lessons that focus solely on SEAL skills.
For example, they might have a lesson on bullying and a class discussion to come up with a set of rules to promote good friendships. This usually falls under the remit of PSHE. There are also many other ways in which SEAL skills are fostered in primary schools, including: Circle time Assemblies Older students mentoring younger ones Buddy schemes and friendship benches Worry boxes School councils or forums Rewards and incentives Debates Mindfulness or relaxation sessions Help with conflict resolution e.
The research combined quantitative and qualitative inquiry. The former was utilised mainly to provide data pertaining to the effect of secondary SEAL , and the latter was used primarily to provide insights into the implementation process. To help us improve GOV.
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