VES237 — Social & Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) comprises life skills that are foundational to motivation in the classroom and classroom management. Students who have strong social and emotional skill sets will be more successful in the classroom and in life. In this course, students will first examine what SEL is, including the research foundational to SEL. Then students will examine the five SEL competencies – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision- making - and how each of these can be developed first in the classrooms and then in the schools to optimize learning environments. While examining the five SEL competencies, students will also investigate how these skill sets can affect families and communities. This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course. This course is a professional development course for educators offered through VESi (Virtual Education Software Incorporated). Enrollment must be done through VESi at www.virtualeduc.com. We recommend that you check with your school district and/or state licensing agency to verify this course offering will meet your district and/or state requirements for salary advancement and/or state certificate re-licensure.