Enhancing Student Mental Health Through Social and Emotional Learning

Course Objectives

• Define and understand the components of emotional intelligence.
• Strategies for developing emotional intelligence in students.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Strategies for promoting empathy, respect, and positive communication.
• Identify factors contributing to resilience in students.
• Teach effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
• Teach conflict resolution skills.
• Promote positive peer relationships and collaboration.

Schedule

Day 1

• Welcome and Introduction.
• Importance of SEL in Education.
• Key Components of SEL.
• Connecting SEL to Academic Success.
• Assessing SEL Needs in Your Classroom.
• Group Activity: Case Studies on SEL Impact.

Day 2

• Exploring Emotional Intelligence (EI).
• Developing EI in Students.
• Interactive Workshop: EI in Action.
•  Strategies for Integrating EI in Lessons.
• Building Self-Awareness and Empathy.
• Group Discussion: Implementing EI Practices.

Day 3

• Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment.
• Promoting Positive Communication.
• Group Activity: Role-Playing Positive Scenarios.
• Strategies for Fostering Empathy and Respect.
• Addressing Bullying and Negative Behavior.
• Case Studies on Positive Classroom Culture.

Day 4

• Understanding Resilience in Students.
• Factors Contributing to Resilience.
• Teaching Effective Coping Strategies.
• Stress Management Techniques for Students.
• Practical Exercises: Developing Resilience Plans.
• Group Discussion: Challenges and Solutions.

Day 5

• Introduction to Mindfulness Practices.
• Strategies for Integrating Mindfulness in the Classroom.
• Peer Relationships and Conflict Resolution Skills.
• Promoting Positive Peer Relationships.
• Engaging Families in SEL at Home.
• Community Collaboration for Mental Health Resources.
• Final Project: Creating an SEL Action Plan.
• Course evaluation and Feedback.