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Unboxing Social and Emotional Learning
We are a group of friends, educators, and scholars (but hopefully not the gate-keeping kind) who use podcasting to speak critically, honestly, and open-mindedly about the excitements and concerns we have about social and emotional learning (SEL). What happens when sociality and emotionality, two things that have always been a part of learning, become seen as measurable in a world of marketized and self-managed education? How can we bust SEL out of any boxed-in definitions, and how might we unpack its complexity? Join us in asking questions without easy answers and taking the time to peel back layers of education that are often left undisturbed.
Contact us at: unboxingselpodcast@gmail.com
Unboxing Social and Emotional Learning
Educational Support and SEL - With Michaela Brain
In this lively episode, Michaela Brain joins us to talk about her work as an educational assistant and support worker in British Columbia, Canada. Michaela shares her experiences with SEL instruction across a variety of educational settings including group homes, early childhood centres, learning centres, and elementary schools. We also discuss how SEL programming can be adapted for students with disabilities and what other supports these students (and their support staff) may need to thrive.
Participants:
Michaela Brain, BA, Child and Youth Development Worker
Melvin Chan, MA, York University
Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University
Adishi Gupta, MA, Independent Scholar
Emma McMain, PhD, University of Arkansas
Tonje Molyneux, PhD, University of British Columbia
Facilitator: Melvin Chan
Editor: Adam Engelbrecht
References and Resources:
- Everyday Speech: https://everydayspeech.com/
- Second Step SEL Program: https://www.secondstep.org/
