Social Emotional Learning for All Students-Including Neurodiverse, ADHD (Part 1)
In the exciting class, your learner will explore their emotions from every perspective, learning how to notice, label, and manage them. We will explore the key aspects of self-awareness & self-regulation with video lessons & activities.
Christine Harkness, PhD
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5.0
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
average 32 mins per video6 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 13 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each homework activity is meant to help the learner explore the content taught for each lesson, helping them to see how the content applies to their everyday lives and to commit the key points to memory for practical application.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this six week self-paced course, learners will view a weekly video lesson (content described below). Each lesson will include a related activity (except the last week, which is review) to help reinforce the vocabulary and content taught that week. Additionally, on week 1 there is a parent note to help parents reinforce the skills taught through the entire course. Background information: Social emotional learning key concepts are often accepted to be part of the following framework: Self-Awareness Self-Regulation (Management) Social Awareness Relationship Skills Responsible Decision Making This class will dive deep into Self-Awareness, which is how we can begin to solve any problem, and touch on Self-Regulation, including body work strategies (such as breath work, muscle and body scans, exercise, etc...) and cognitive strategies (such as reflective practices, I statements, and Noticing and Wondering). Each week learners will gain new vocabulary to help them use their communication skills to describe their internal experiences. This is Part 1 of a 4 part series that will eventually cover all five of the key social emotional concepts listed above. Students will be able to engage with the teacher and other learners through the classroom. They will be encouraged to share photos/files of the activities they complete, comment on others' work, and ask questions. There will be one optional live meeting toward the end of the class if learners want to meet each other and the teacher and celebrate all their new knowledge and skills! :)
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
1. Use a wide range of vocabulary to accurately describe the physical signs (signals) of emotions-ex. butterflies in the stomach, tense muscles, red/hot skin, sweaty palms
2. Use a wide range of vocabulary to accurately describe many emotions experienced by someone their age.
3. Describe the idea that emotions are not positive or negative but rather have particular jobs to do, which informs our brains.
4. Assess the intensity of an emotion and apply an appropriate strategy for managing/tolerating it.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
What is happening inside my body?
Self-Awareness
Week 1: Notice the physical signs (signals) related to certain emotions (for example, butterflies in the stomach, tight muscles, racing heart, hot/red skin). 30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Label Your Feelings
Week 2: Label a range of emotions that are typically experienced by a child in the designated age range.
Strategies-I Notice, I Wonder, Feelings Wheel 23 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Why do we have Emotions?
Week 3: Describe the purpose of emotions and consider the idea that they are not positive or negative but rather give our brains information.
Identify three major regions of the brain- The Thinking Brain, The Feelings Brain and the Living (Survival) Brain
Strategies-basic breathwork and visualization
*Bonus mediation at the end-Notice and be curios about your feelings 40 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
How does my brain handle my emotions?
Week 4: Practice Noticing, Labeling, and considering the Why behind behaviors using fictional characters. Use Notice and Wonder strategy.
Discuss Flight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Strategies-more breathwork, positive self-talk
*Bonus mediation at the end of video lesson-Our feelings are like the weather 36 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed for all learners who have emotions. That means you! All learners can enjoys the information presented in this class. It is scaffolded to present information in an approachable manner.
Parental Guidance
The content in this course is meant to be informative and help learners increase their self-awareness around emotions and the body's and brain's responses to them, as well as begin teaching them about strategies they can use to handle emotions in a pro-social manner.
In no way is the class meant to be therapeutic in nature. Please inquire with questions before registering your child, if you have specific concerns.
Supply List
All necessary materials will be provided by the teacher.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching neurodiverse students for more than 28 years and have a PhD. in Infant and Early Childhood Development. My graduate course of study focused on the social emotional lives of students, assessing milestones and the developmental progression of knowledge and skills from infancy through adulthood. I teach professional development for my school district and surrounding school districts on the topics of regulation, attention, engagement, assertive communication skills, problem-solving/conflict resolution, and relationships as they relate to school aged children. I also teach crisis intervention for adults.
Additionally, I have been teaching social emotional skill groups for more than 20 years. I was the lead writer for my school district's social emotional curriculum for our neurodiversity program. I think social emotional understanding is the CORE of all learning throughout our lifetimes. I am passionate about the subject and love sharing this information with students of all ages. Students are empowered when they better understand themselves, and this knowledge and skill set will apply to all aspects of their lives. I would love the opportunity to share my passion for this subject with your learner.
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Self-Paced Course
$14
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