You Get SEL - Going Beyond Surface Level Implementation of Social and Emotional Learning in the Music Room (1 Hour)

Course Description

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has gained popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without critical analysis of these educational frameworks through a lens of equity, SEL could be building more barriers than bridges. This workshop will provide a critical lens at the way SEL has been trending and what to look for to ensure that its implementation is culturally responsive, anti-biased, and anti-racist. You’ll leave with several lesson ideas and will feel empowered to seamlessly weave SEL skills as an essential asset of relevant music curriculum.

Course Objectives

During the workshop, you will: 1. Identify who you are through various lenses. 2. Understand what SEL really is and how to use it in your music classroom. 3. Realize the importance of ABAR Education and why it’s meant for ALL students.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: 1. Use an identify map to identify who you are by labeling different categories that best describe yourself. 2. Teach your students from an Anti-Racist lens by implementing easy to understand steps. 3. Incorporate SEL into your music classroom by using practical examples given to you.

Requirements for Completion

To complete this workshop, you will: 1. Complete 1 workshop. 2. Take 1 short, multiple-choice quiz.