#SELChat: How to Sell SEL to Students
What must teachers say and do to gain students’
buy-in for SEL initiatives?
We do not need to begin the discussion with “Today we are going to talk about SEL…”. Instead, we need to integrate SEL with our teaching practice seamlessly. In order to gain student buy-in for SEL initiatives, we must be natural, intentional, and practical. Kids are smart; they see right through our pretenses. More than fancy technology or fear-based expectations, what engages kids most is an adult who truly cares. We must cultivate natural heart connections with our students. Intentional conversations and activities about issues that matter resonate. Stories from literature and Social Studies can be jumping off points for a deeper look at everyday problems and practical solutions for self, friends, family and community – both local and global.
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