In this module, you learned about the importance of building strong relationships with your students and the significance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the K-12 classroom. For this discussion, choose one specific element of building relationships with students and explore how it connects to and supports social-emotional learning. Some elements of relationship building to consider include:
- Establishing trust
- Creating a positive classroom environment
- Active listening
- Showing genuine interest in students’ lives
- Providing individualized support
- Celebrating student achievements
Discussion Prompt:
Choose one specific element of building relationships with students and explore how it connects to and supports social-emotional learning.
- Identify and briefly describe the relationship-building element you’ve chosen.
- Explain how this element specifically supports one or more of the five core competencies of SEL (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making).
- Provide a concrete example of how you might implement this relationship-building element in your future classroom to promote SEL.
- Don’t forget to cite 1 academic source!
Guidelines:
- Your initial post should be 150-200 words and cover all points of the discussion prompt
- Cite at least one academic source or course material to support your ideas
- Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with substantive comments by Sunday
- Be respectful and constructive in your interactions.
