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When I think of 'transforming instruction through SEL', the image that comes to mind is the life cycle of the butterfly.
When we add techniques to our practice such as Social Emotional Learning and trauma-informed practice, we can make better connections that will help them thrive.
By taking the time to get to know each student as an individual, and each of their unique interests, we begin to establish trusting relationships between children and caregivers. Such relationships are the foundation of all other learning, as children need this trust in order to gain confidence to explore and learn.  It is equally as important to create a classroom environment that is welcoming and supports all learners.  When children feel safe, and establish trust in the caregiver, they thrive.

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Working to know your students becomes powerful in the academic world. Build the foundation of trust. Those that create a strong foundation find that academic growth becomes exponential. Student seek out their own improvement because a safe learning environment has been made. Here SEL and Equity join pathways to create one solid path for students to feel that its ok to make mistakes as part of learning. We also look to change grading practices to support both of these initiatives. Together more teacher and student growth for the district and learning community with prosper.

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We often believe that academic learning and social emotional learning are pulling in two opposite directions. What can be often overlooked is that if we untie the knot we will be able to work with both ropes simultaneously to create a more effective learning environment yielding higher achievement and connection.

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Tranforming instruction through SEL looks like....Adam Sandler's new movie Hustle. 

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Tranforming instruction through SEL looks like....Adam Sandler's new movie Hustle. 

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The star basketball player came from a challenging family background. His mindset and experiences put him at a big disadvantage on the court. The movie is about how effective mentoring the whole person, giving of oneself, being volnerable and understanding setbacks leads to true personal growth for both the 'student' and 'teacher'.  To me, this is the face of transformative instruction through SEL.