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Teaching Positive: Social Emotional Learning For Life

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Training, coaching, and support: Building mutually respectful relationships, healthy boundaries, and a bright future 

Teaching Positive: Social Emotional Learning For Life

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Training, coaching, and support: Building mutually respectful relationships, healthy boundaries, and a bright future 

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Interdisciplinary Approach: A Community Where All Learners Thrive

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  • We know that learning is most impactful when supported by an excellent coach or teacher. Teaching Positive brings a wealth of enthusiasm to their training sessions and consistently models social-emotional learning practices throughout the process.

Parent with Confidence, Humor and Compassion

Interdisciplinary Approach: A Community Where All Learners Thrive

Parent with Confidence, Humor and Compassion

  • Creating homes and schools that are empowering, encouraging, and allow children to feel capable fosters a greater sense of belonging and connection. With Teaching Positive coaching and social-emotional learning workshops, greater mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being is within your reach.

Students collaborating and encouraging each other create greater belonging and connection

Interdisciplinary Approach: A Community Where All Learners Thrive

Interdisciplinary Approach: A Community Where All Learners Thrive

Interdisciplinary Approach: A Community Where All Learners Thrive

  • Our mission is to embrace the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Through our coaching and social-emotional training, we teach problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. We emphasize intrinsic motivation, interpersonal skills, and the importance of the social learning process.

A Holistic Educational Approach to Academic Rigor and SEL

Core academic rigor approaches that align with social-emotional learning (SEL) focus on integrating emotional and social development with academic content, fostering a holistic educational experience. Here are some approaches:

1. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • UDL emphasizes providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement, making learning accessible and effective for all students, including those with social-emotional needs.
  • This approach encourages flexible teaching methods and materials that support different learning styles, promoting self-regulation and emotional awareness.
     

2. Project-Based Learning (PBL)

  • PBL promotes collaborative, real-world problem-solving, encouraging students to work together, manage time effectively, and navigate challenges.
  • Through PBL, students develop key SEL skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience, while engaging in rigorous academic content.
     

3. Restorative Practices

  • This approach focuses on building relationships and community, fostering a sense of belonging and empathy, which strengthens both academic performance and emotional intelligence.
  • Restorative practices create a safe environment for students to address conflicts and take responsibility for their actions, promoting self-awareness and social responsibility.
     

4. Trauma-Informed Teaching

  • Trauma-informed practices integrate an understanding of how trauma impacts learning and behavior. This approach supports emotional safety and regulation while maintaining academic rigor.
  • By acknowledging students' emotional experiences, teachers can create a more supportive and responsive learning environment, leading to better academic outcomes.
     

5. Collaborative Learning & Cooperative Strategies

  • Group work and cooperative learning strategies help students practice social skills such as communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.
  • These strategies encourage accountability and personal reflection, enhancing both academic and emotional development.
     

6. Mindfulness and Self-Regulation

  • Mindfulness practices help students develop emotional awareness and regulation skills, which can improve focus and academic performance.
  • By teaching students how to manage their emotions, educators foster environments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance.
     

7. Social-Emotional Learning-Integrated Curriculum

  • Some curricula are explicitly designed to integrate SEL with core academic subjects. For example, literature lessons might include discussions on empathy, or math problems may encourage collaboration and perseverance. 
  • This approach helps students connect academic concepts with real-life applications and emotional intelligence.
     

8. Differentiated Instruction

  • Differentiation involves adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse learners' needs, which may include supporting students' emotional and social needs.
  • Teachers can provide additional emotional support or alternative strategies for students who may be struggling socially or emotionally, ensuring rigorous academic expectations are still met.
     

By integrating these approaches, schools can create a learning environment that not only challenges students academically but also nurtures their emotional development, fostering resilience, motivation, and a lifelong love of learning.Our online learning programs offer interactive lessons that engage and challenge students. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from math and science to history and literature.

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