Literacy Tools and Strategies to Strengthen Social Emotional Learning

Debra Norton
Presenter
30
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.91
Course rating
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Description

Are you interested in deepening the connection between literacy and social emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom? Literacy skills are a bridge to enhancing SEL, enabling students to express their emotions, empathize with others, and make meaning of their experiences. Join Deb Norton for this timesaving, to the point session we explore the powerful connection between literacy and social emotional learning, including strategies that will equip your students with essential life skills. Get ready to embark on a journey to become a more empathetic and effective educator! Deb's expertise in SEL will enrich your teaching toolkit with resources to promote both emotional intelligence and academic excellence in your classroom.

Objectives

Recall the strategies discussed for integrating SEL into literacy, demonstrating an understanding of their potential to enhance emotional intelligence and academic success. Comprehend the significance of building empathy through reading and the connection between literacy and SEL, explaining how it contributes to a holistic education. Apply the literacy tools and strategies introduced in the webinar to your own teaching contexts, adapting them to suit the unique needs and preferences of your students. Evaluate the impact of integrating literacy and SEL on students' emotional intelligence and academic growth, identifying areas where you can improve your instructional practices. Design customized literacy activities and

Key Take Aways

• Discover methods to seamlessly integrate SEL principles into your instruction that develop emotions, empathy, and resilience. • Explore strategies to help students build empathy, understand diverse perspectives, and appreciate human experience. • Learn how to design student-centered literacy activities that encourage self-expression, reflection, and growth. • Discuss how to provide constructive feedback to support students' emotional intelligence and academic growth.

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Debra Norton

Deb Norton is a Tech Integration Coordinator in Wisconsin’s Oshkosh Area School District. A former 5th grade teacher, she leads ISTE U’s AI course, holds a master’s in EdTech, and is a Google Certified Trainer. She presents nationally and shares her passion via blogging and social media.
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