Humanizing Education and SEL by Kristin Lower

2026-03-27 00:51:29 UTC

traditional SEL promotes behavioral conformity

2026-03-27 00:51:37 UTC

SEL was affected for students after being in K-8 school during covid versus being in higher education at the time

kristinlowercsuc — 2026-03-27 00:53:58 UTC

I'm not sure how I feel about the statement from the C & C article that states that "white, colonial" values are considered common sense?

2026-03-27 00:54:34 UTC

I used to think that teaching students to succeed was the most important but this article shows that teaching self love is also important

kristinlowercsuc — 2026-03-27 00:54:58 UTC

I had to look up "hegemony" when I first read this. Here it is: Hegemony is the political, economic, and military predominance of one state or group over others, characterized by a mix of coercion and consent

2026-03-27 00:55:18 UTC

one framework. is better than the other. Why can't SEL and Humanizing education both be utilized and valued?

2026-03-27 00:56:06 UTC

Concrete ways to utilize this in the classroom

2026-03-27 00:56:43 UTC

I feel conflicted because I absolutely agree with the ideas in the Camanigan and Cariaga article that history of oppression and ongoing systemic inequalities need to be addressed in order to not perpetuate them, but I also believe that in the same way that students can internalize being oppressed, they can internalize the idea that everyone around them sees them as an oppressor because they are white. I know that I internalized that as a young person and grew up with a deep sense of shame, even though my beliefs and actions were far from shameful. I'm wondering how to go about it in a way that doesn't make any students, white or POC, feel like there is something wrong with them or that people see them as bad.

2026-03-27 00:57:10 UTC

if there is not SEL "curriculum" or implementation would all educators know how to make justice centered classrooms? Do all educators know how to "humanize" education? would there be any change

2026-03-27 00:57:36 UTC

I feel like the C&C perspective may overlook how much students’ emotions and behaviors are shaped by things outside of school

2026-03-27 00:58:34 UTC

I wonder if schools are willing or able to change their curriculum to focus more on identity and social justice... and how much of an impact that school boards/parents have on this.

2026-03-27 00:58:48 UTC

I wonder if there is an effective way to marry the two (humanization and SEL), because it seems like both have positives and evidence to support their impact on students

2026-03-27 00:59:08 UTC

One thing that stood out to me is how differently the two texts define what students actually need. One focuses on skills like self-control and relationships, while the other focuses more on identity, culture, and social justice.

2026-03-27 00:59:11 UTC

20 years ago, SEL for me was not as big as it is now, in some cases, when I was in school or I was unaware of it

2026-03-27 01:00:05 UTC

how students themselves feel about SEL programs. It talks a lot about data and outcomes, but not a lot about student voice.

2026-03-27 01:01:44 UTC

I used to agree with Greenberg that SEL was sufficient in supporting students (as a framework of support) but I feel it might actually be over simplifying the issues

2026-03-27 01:02:23 UTC

The first text that focused solely on SEL would absolutely agree with the C & C article, but is instead

focusing on how to implement SEL in schools rather than implement social justice

2026-03-27 01:02:42 UTC

I would be curious to see examples of engaging activities/lessons that teachers can incorporate into their classes that promote these ideas and help students develop those skills or attitudes discussed in both articles

2026-03-27 01:03:00 UTC

specific outcomes or affects post implementation of SEL in schools

2026-03-27 01:04:08 UTC

that students teach ethnic studies and critical history When and how are they doing this

From ChatGPT

2026-03-27 01:06:08 UTC

How an individual would promote social justice or exhibit self love without a foundation in social emotional learning.

2026-03-27 01:07:22 UTC

I don't know how I feel about the fact that the C and C article considers SEL to be a systemic approach. I think that SEL needs to be more catered to the individual