SEL In Action
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSocial and emotional well-being for both students and staff will need to be addressed in schools this fall. The SEL In Action podcast will assist you on your journey as we share stories from all over the world to explore models, frameworks, research, and best practices in SEL and other related pedagogies — including culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices for restorative justice and inclusive pedagogy for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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I Don’t Want to Leave Teaching, but Teaching Is Leaving Me
May 26, 2022 16:51 - 8 minutesWe’re hearing that the challenges of teaching have reached a tipping point and something has to give. Many who love teaching don’t want to leave, but they feel that teaching is leaving them. What are the options? Follow on Twitter: @CodingWCulture @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Morsal Sayar is an elementary school teacher who has been dedicated to the field of education for five years. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Virginia Commonwealth Univer...
It’s Been an SEL School Year: How Much Did It Make a Difference?
May 26, 2022 16:50 - 11 minutesAs we wind down the school year, we pause for a moment to look at what we’re thinking and feeling about the SEL supports we’ve embraced and introduced into our classrooms. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @sheldoneakins, @Rdene915 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has se...
When Student Behavior Disrupts Learning, and You’ve Done All You Know How to Do, Consider This….
April 05, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutesAcross the nation, at all levels, educators are reporting a rise in troublesome student behaviors. The list of causes is wide and deep, but the first professionals expected to manage student behavior are classroom teachers. This episode takes an unvarnished look at the new genre of student behavior challenges and how some educators are handling them. Follow on Twitter: @jaimedonally@JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @msdarasavage Dara Laws Savage is a 26-year educator from the g...
An Unusual, But Very Effective Solution to the COVID-Driven Teacher Shortage
January 25, 2022 00:39 - 11 minutesAs the pandemic lingers, schools are increasingly facing shortages of teachers and substitute teachers. Our guest is a superintendent of a school district who deployed an innovative solution that has been well-received by teachers, students, and parents. Follow on Twitter: JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @@serbrenia @jonharper70bd Serbrenia J. Sims, Ed.D., came to Surry County Public Schools in 2007 as the principal of Luther Porter Jackson Middle School. In 2009, she began working as the ...
Getting Everyone on Board With Social-Emotional Learning Including Those Who Don’t Quite Get It
November 17, 2021 03:54 - 9 minutesMany of us agree and have accepted that social-emotional learning is a priority in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. But what about those who are either conflicted about balancing teaching content and meeting the expanded non-academic needs of students and teachers. Follow on Twitter: @SCSTom and @SpotsySchools @JoelLavin @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @shellthief Tom Mitchell: A lifelong learner and student advocate, Tom Mitchell has worked with children and young adults...
An Essential Teacher’s Guide to Responding to the Two Types of Student Trauma
October 21, 2021 23:14 - 8 minutesIn this episode, we identify the two types of student trauma we need to be able to spot and respond to appropriately. Listen in as our guests share the practices they effectively use in one of the largest school systems in the nation. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @LailaOgunyomi @sbroadway3 Laila Ogunyomi is currently the Campus-Based Mentor Teacher for new teachers and a 5th grade ELA teacher at Hutchinson Elementary school in Atlanta. She holds a Mast...
Finding Ways to Quickly Meet Students’ Social-Emotional Needs When It Matters Most
October 11, 2021 21:33 - 11 minutesWhat does it take to rapidly respond to the moment-by-moment social-emotional needs of students as we navigate another disrupted school year? In this episode, we talk with a high school’s quick response team about the proven model they use to provide support to students and teachers when needed. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @KCPS_East Sheila Dannar has completed an Educational Specialist degree at UMKC and is beginning her 23rd year as an educator in KCP...
Three Things We All Need to Know to Teach the New Immigrants Coming to Our Classrooms
October 03, 2021 09:44 - 6 minutesAs the country prepares for a new influx of immigrants, we pause to consider the impact on schools and teachers around the nation. Join us for a practical discussion about teaching new immigrant students and what we’ll need to know (and do) to successfully manage their transition into our classrooms. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @Larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learn...
School Counselors Can Help Teachers Do the SEL Heavy Lifting, Here's How
August 29, 2021 20:47 - 7 minutesIn this episode, we look at how to effectively work with school counselors to support the social-emotional needs of our students as they return to another extraordinary school year. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @HollyGuelig @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Holly Guelig is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education. Additionally, she holds a license in School Counseling, is an HCPS Social and Emotio...
Why Growing Our Social-Emotional Classroom Skills Takes a Team Effort — Where to Start
August 22, 2021 16:23 - 10 minutesIn this episode, we discuss why developing our social-emotional skills is ideally a team effort. Join us as we look at how PLCs can best be used to support our social-emotional growth. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jen Perry joined Edmentum as the Learning Designer for Social-Emotional Learning after 30+ years of work with youth in educational and community settings. As a teacher, administrator, and trainer, her passion has been to help educators develo...
SEL 101: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, If You Have a Plan to Get Better
August 22, 2021 15:16 - 7 minutesIn this episode, we discuss why we have to deal with our own social-emotional issues before we step into the classroom this school year. Join us for strategies, tools, and resources to help us get on the right track for the year ahead. Follow on Twitter: @sarahdateechur @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connecti...
3 Ways to Restore Our Emotional Well-being Before We Gear Up for the Next School Year
July 31, 2021 22:50 - 13 minutesIn this episode, we go searching for simple, but effective, ways to restore our emotional well-being before we start preparing for the next school year. Join us as our guests share their best strategies and resources. Follow on Twitter: @Hedreich @mikekaechele @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Hedreich Nichols is a curriculum designer and Middle Years Program district tech lead in North Arlington at a school that does innovative work with minority students. She is an advocate f...