Everyone knows that education is in a funding crisis- there just doesn't seem to be enough funding to best support our students. So how can we traverse this hurdle using the resources we have? I believe that if schools implement the integration of SEL in each class, and students learn better self-awareness, better awareness of others, how to better regulate themselves, how to handle interactions with others, how to handle frustration, anxiety, and other stresses, and how to be more empathetic, that Educational Assistants (EAs) and Learning Support Teachers (LSTs) would have to spend less time dealing with these issues, and can better serve and target the higher needs students. This would mean that we could better serve our students within the constraints of funding that we currently have. It’s worth a try.
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AuthorI am a firm believer in the power of SEL. This quote strikes a chord for me with regards to my connection with SEL: ArchivesCategories |