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Module 6 - Session 6

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND SUSTAINING SEL

Social Emotional Learning Across Learning Environments

Module 6 - Session 6 Program Cover - Illustration of open book with various illustrations of students learning

GETTING STARTED

OVERVIEW

Welcome to TALE Academy Module 6: Social Emotional Learning Across Learning Environments!

Goal – The goal of this module is to help teachers infuse social emotional learning (SEL) into teaching and learning across learning environments (in-person, remote, and hybrid).

Module Content – This module consists of 8 sessions that will support social emotional learning across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.

Session Content – You are beginning Module 6 – Session 6: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining SEL.

MODULE WORKBOOK

If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module. 

 

Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook.

Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.

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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook.

Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!

 

Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 6 in the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook.

Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 6. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.

GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

GUIDING QUESTIONS

  1. What is culturally sustaining education, and how does it support social emotional learning across learning environments? 

  2. How can I assess my existing practices and incorporate culturally responsive practices across learning environments?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:

  1. Describe the importance of affirming student identities and cultures when designing and delivering SEL experiences across learning environments.

  2. Describe the culturally responsive considerations for designing social emotional learning across learning environments.

  3. Self-assess my current practices in culturally responsive education and determine how to incorporate it across learning environments.

ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

LEARN FROM OTHERS: 
VOICES FROM THE FIELD

The following video highlights the reflections of New York State educators on culturally responsive and sustaining SEL.

video thumbnail of female caucasian teacher

WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY

To activate your prior knowledge on the topic, please complete the following steps:

  • In your copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 6.6.1 – Funds of Knowledge.

If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article, watch a video, or listen to a conversational podcast.

 

You need to select only one option: read, watch, or listen.

As you read, watch, or listen, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.

READ

Dive into our Module 6 – Session 6 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.

WATCH

Tune into our Module 6 – Session 6 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.

LISTEN

Settle in for our Module 6 – Session 6 LISTEN, a conversational, podcast-style discussion among educators about the session topic.

EXPLORE: CHOICE BOARD

Select one option from the choices offered below to learn more.

You need to select only one of the choices, but you are welcome to explore all the resources!

Using Culturally Responsive Project-Based Learning to Teach Core Skills

Synopsis: One school used a project-based learning unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the cultures that make up their community.

Format: Article

Time: 10 minutes

 

Using PBL to Build a Strong Learning Community

Synopsis: This article shares a grade-level project-based learning (PBL) unit that provides academic and social benefits as students work both in small groups and as a whole class.

Format: Article

Time: 10 minutes

What Is Civic Learning?

Synopsis: This webpage, which includes videos, covers key components of civic education, how to redesign civic education for the digital age, and more.

Format: Webpage with Videos

Time: 10 minutes

How to Combine SEL and PBL in Your Classroom

Synopsis: An instructional coach discusses PBL and SEL and why they are a match.

Format: Podcast

Time: 24 minutes

ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

  • Return to your copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 6.6.2 – Review of Current SEL Practices.

  • If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy by clicking here.

EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING

Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.

WORKBOOK ACTIVITY

Return to your copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 6.6.3 – Culturally Responsive Practices. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 6 TALE Academy Workbook, you can do so by clicking here.

Time: 20 minutes

ADDITIONAL 
RESOURCES

Culturally Responsive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Topic: Overview of the importance of considering culturally responsive practices within the context of SEL

Format: Article

Time: 5 minutes

 

Culturally Responsive Embedded Social and Emotional Learning: A Comprehensive Approach to Building Skills for Life 

Topic: How school districts in Alaska embraced culturally responsive SEL 

Format: Article

Time: 10 minutes

 

Social Emotional Learning in High School: How Three Urban High Schools Engage, Educate, and Empower Youth

Topic: Research brief on SEL in high schools, how SEL strategies can be tuned to meet the needs of students in diverse contexts, and insights on a whole-school approach to SEL 

Format: Research Brief

Time: 30 minutes

WRAP-UP & NEXT STEPS

This session gave you information and resources on culturally responsive and sustaining SEL. In the next session of this module, you’ll explore the intersection of SEL and digital citizenship.

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