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establish a connect with the student. talk to them.

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Being empathetic
Having conversations as often as possible about their well being

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small activities (energizers) in between the class 

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small activities (energizers) in between the class 

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Incorporate art or stories whenever possible

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Appreciate whenever you can, Celebrate small joys and when you notice some student in stress try to reach out.

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Appreciate whenever you can, Celebrate small joys and when you notice some student in stress try to reach out.

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Start the session with a talk about how they r doing..let them share...they look at the teachers for guidance..and comfort

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Start the session with a talk about how they r doing..let them share...they look at the teachers for guidance..and comfort

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Smile, talk, create a space to make them feel what they feel. Talk about their importance and relevance in our lives seamlessly. Make them feel valued- ask for their opinions about a specific pedagogical approach or end product. Make them share their real life experiences.

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Doing a mood check during the class time (beginning or middle or at the end)

At least a 5 min Space for non-academic discussion - personal or current affairs

Trying for more interactive platforms and ways to conduct the lesson to promote student-owned learning.

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Be flexible with your lesson plan and have general conversations that are of interest to the students when possible.

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Be flexible with your lesson plan and have general conversations that are of interest to the students when possible.

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Add an element of fun in the session esp in languages..games quiz interactive sessions...songs etc in the language...

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Add an element of fun in the session esp in languages..games quiz interactive sessions...songs etc in the language...

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giving children a non judgemental hearing.. Create forums to share.

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Allowing students to see that you are struggling or you have emotions and how you step aside to take stock of what you are feeling. Also, allowing students to express themselves to acknowledge their struggles too without the urge to offer advise or suggest. Just Listen!

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share your stories with students to make them understand that this is a safe and non judge mental space. 

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share your stories with students to make them understand that this is a safe and non judge mental space. 

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pause your lesson if a discussion is required at a particular moment without bothering about your completion of your plan for that day

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pause your lesson if a discussion is required at a particular moment without bothering about your completion of your plan for that day

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2. Asking about their well being frequently.
3.Encourage to write and upload rather than typing the assignments every time.
4. Playing soothing music just for a few minutes before the class ends.
5.Teaching with stories, objects and anecdotes.
6. Asking them how they would like their classes to be.
7. Two stars and one wish method for each class.

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Not being judgemental

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-Engage them in debates in topics of their interest through which they can vocalise their thoughts and emotions.
-Assign group activities that foster cooperative problem solving and opinion sharing (even online can be easily done)
-give chit chat /quizz for 5 min before starting class so they can socialize

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few minutes chit chat, drawing examples from my personal life and my kids life encourages them to speak their mind to me. Also, making them feel that what they are feeling or thinking is not wrong, gives them confidence to open up and trust you.

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Looking out for signals that convey a student's distress and perhaps have a light conversation later to gauge more.

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Have light-hearted conversations in between serious topics is very essential and gives students the necessary break in an online scenario. Personal stories to share to begin with and a very warm greeting to start the class.

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-first few minutes (max 5 minutes) informal discussion.

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-first few minutes (max 5 minutes) informal discussion.

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-for my environment related classes, newspaper discussion happens,
-for my agriculture related topics, I show them my plants on my roof top.

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Respecting their choices and fundamental needs

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Respecting their choices and fundamental needs

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For a teacher, it may be 50 minutes of camera time, for students it is around 7 hours. Design tasks in such a way that student participation becomes mandatory, even without cameras.
Remind them to sit straight, drink water and have a fruit/nuts beside them.
Giving asynchronous work may help their screen-off time.

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Strategies to promote SEL in our classrooms

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Strategies to promote SEL in our classrooms

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Conducting weekly meetings to discuss problems or boost up each other, doodling, giving responsibilities, encouraging reflection, mindfulness and being a role model, creating a safe, non- judgmental and happy space. making students do some journal writing.

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We can have some tasks assigned where the camera doesn't need t be kept switched on

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Encourage parents to support their kids

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I think as a History teacher, emotions are vital to imaging the past. What has happened has a human dimension. So talking about emotions and social aspects through case studies. For instance while introducing Civil Right Movements in South Africa, I have discussed racism, how are biases built, how do we look at the past etc.