Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Teachers: Building Stronger Classrooms

In today's dynamic educational landscape, academic excellence is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly empower your students, it's crucial to nurture their social and emotional development. This course is designed to equip you with practical tools, strategies, and insights to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Our course is designed to be accessible, comprehensive, and immediately applicable to your teaching practice. Throughout this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, covering self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Practical application within the classroom is a central focus, ensuring you learn how to effectively implement SEL strategies to create a nurturing and supportive learning environment that boosts student engagement and academic success. Conflict resolution techniques and strategies for promoting cooperation among students will also be addressed. Additionally, the course places emphasis on the importance of self-care for educators, equipping you with the tools to manage stress and maintain emotional well-being.

By the course's end, you will be better equipped to create a classroom environment that fosters emotional growth, student engagement, and academic success. You'll also develop stronger connections with your students, building trust and understanding. In addition, your classroom management skills will improve, resulting in a more harmonious and productive teaching and learning environment.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Implement SEL Strategies: Understand and apply Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, fostering an environment that supports emotional growth, student engagement, and academic success.
Enhance Communication: Demonstrate improved communication skills, enabling effective and empathetic interactions with students, peers, and parents.
Promote Conflict Resolution: Facilitate conflict resolution among students, fostering cooperation, empathy, and the development of positive relationships.
Prioritize Self-Care: Recognize the significance of self-care and apply self-care practices to manage stress and maintain emotional well-being as educators.
Strengthen Teacher-Student Relationships: Establish stronger connections with students, building trust, understanding, and a supportive learning environment.
Empower Students: Equip students with essential life skills that extend beyond academics, helping them navigate life with resilience, empathy, and self-awareness.

Lessons will take place from Monday to Friday in the morning hours.

Day 1 - Monday: Introduction to SEL and Its Impact on Classrooms

Welcome and Course Overview

School presentations

Understanding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Explore what SEL is and why it's vital for students' well-being.

The importance of emotions in education and its impact on the classroom.

Real-life success stories of schools implementing SEL.

Day 2 - Tuesday: Fostering Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation in Students

Understanding self-awareness: Learn how to recognize emotions and teach students to do the same, drawing from the work of psychologists like Daniel Goleman.

Self-regulation techniques: Discover methods for helping students manage their emotions effectively, influenced by the theories of self-regulation.

Practical activities: Implement exercises that promote self-awareness and self-regulation in your students.

Sharing experiences: Discuss challenges and success stories from your classrooms

Day 3 - Wednesday: Building Empathy and Effective Communication

The power of empathy in the classroom: Develop strategies to teach students to understand and connect with others, informed by the work of theorists like Howard Gardner.

Effective communication skills for students: Learn how to foster listening and expressing thoughts and emotions, rooted in theories of effective communication.

Practical classroom activities: Implement exercises that enhance empathy and communication among students.

Day 4 - Thursday: Conflict Resolution and Positive Classroom Management

Conflict resolution strategies for students: Teach practical ways for students to resolve conflicts peacefully, drawing from conflict resolution theories.

Classroom management for a positive learning environment: Discover techniques to create a classroom that supports SEL, based on classroom management theories.

Role-playing and real-life scenarios: Engage in hands-on activities to experience conflict resolution and classroom management strategies.

Day 5 - Friday: Wrapping Up, Reflection, Certificates, and Advanced SEL Content

Advanced SEL practices: Explore additional SEL strategies and tools rooted in theoretical foundations for deeper classroom integration.

Developing your SEL action plan: Create a detailed plan to integrate SEL effectively into your future teaching practice, drawing on theoretical insights.

Reflect on your SEL journey: Consider the knowledge and skills you've acquired and how you plan to apply them in your classroom, integrating theoretical principles.

Certificate of Attendance

Validation of Erasmus+ Mobility Documents

The 5-day course fee per participant is set at 400€, which provides comprehensive coverage for all aspects of the program. This fee includes the following:

Course Materials: Participants will receive all necessary course materials, including handouts, guides, and resources, to support their learning throughout the program.
Administrative Support: Participants will benefit from administrative assistance before, during, and after the course, ensuring a smooth registration process, timely communication, and any necessary follow-up support.
Monitoring and Mentoring: The course fee covers monitoring and mentoring services provided by experienced professionals who will guide participants throughout the program, offering personalized support, feedback, and guidance.
Coffee Breaks: Participants will enjoy refreshments during coffee breaks, fostering networking opportunities and providing a relaxed environment for informal discussions and interactions.
Other Inclusions: The fee also covers any additional services or resources required for the successful implementation of the course, ensuring a comprehensive and fulfilling learning experience.

We strive to ensure that participants receive exceptional value for their investment in the course, with the fee covering a wide range of services and resources that contribute to their professional development and overall satisfaction.