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Social Emotional Learning and the Arts

SEL Course for K-12 Teachers. Follow this research-based approach to using the arts as a vehicle for social-emotional learning.

This social-emotional learning course was created for educators who want to use the arts as an avenue to teaching the SEL competencies, but aren't sure how or need a roadmap of research-based ideas and strategies that work.

Inside, you'll discover the simple steps to using SEL in and through the arts that weave the social-emotional needs of your students into your existing curriculum no matter what you teach.

Asynchronous Online Course: Start Anytime.

"This course has truly shifted my mindset about the powerful role the arts can play in promoting Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Before, I saw the arts mostly as a creative outlet or enrichment activity, but now I recognize them as essential tools for fostering emotional awareness, empathy, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making."

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Lifetime On-Demand Access
12 Video Lessons with Closed Captions
Sample strategies and customizable templates you can use right away.
25 PD Hours and 2.5 CEUs Provided
All Levels: K-12

Intended Audience:

K-12 Classroom Teachers
K-12 Arts Teachers

School and District Admin
Teaching Artists

Course Overview

This Social Emotional Learning & the Arts course explores how to use the arts as a vehicle for social-emotional learning (SEL). Participants will discover the five social-emotional learning competencies and examine SEL mini-lessons and activities conducive to a variety of instructional times.

Additionally, strategies and activities for arts-based SEL across visual and performing arts will be explored. At the culmination of the course, participants will transform their own existing lessons to reflect SEL competencies taught through the arts.

You can start or complete this course at any time – lifetime access is included.

What You'll Learn – View the Full Syllabus

How the arts can be utilized as a vehicle for social-emotional learning with the 5 CASEL competencies.

Defining the term social-emotional learning and recognize myths that surround it

Authentic strategies and activities that build successful social-emotional learning experiences into the four art forms.

Transforming current lessons into ones which reflect SEL competencies taught through the arts.

Requirements for Approval

If you're taking this course for a step increase or advancement, please be sure to review the course details, outcomes, and approval information before enrolling.

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