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Art & Books: A Match Made in Heaven for SEL Growth |
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Dr. Monica Loas
Creating promotes critical thinking and growth in students’ social-emotional learning (SEL). But how can we include arts within lessons when we're pressed for time? Attend to get tips and tricks from a former special education teacher turned librarian, including how to address accommodations for special populations.
| Audience: | Library media specialists, Teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices useful |
| Attendee device specification: | Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows |
| Participant accounts, software and other materials: | edutechgirl.weebly.com would have the resources needed to be successful. |
| Topic: | Social emotional learning |
| Grade level: | PK-5 |
| Subject area: | Performing/visual arts, STEM/STEAM |
| ISTE Standards: | For Educators: Designer
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A core part of my school library program is focusing on STEAM. This focus allows me to integrate literature with science, technology, engineering, art, and math into a seamless learning experience for the faculty, staff, and students. As time went on, I decided to add another component to my library program - SEL (social-emotional learning). Students need art to express themselves and forget their worries about the stress of their school and home lives. Our students in the area have faced a myriad of roadblocks recently. Some of our families have lost their jobs and a reliable source of income due to the long-lasting economic impact of Covid-19. Furthermore, some of my students came to me that some of their closest family members, unfortunately, passed away due to health complications. As our students continued to persevere, they were faced with another roadblock - the aftermath of the Texas Winter Storm, Uri, in February 2021. Many of our students suffered damages to their homes and some were displaced. This is why I now hold dear to my heart the power of SEL. I did bits and pieces throughout my years in education, but more so than ever, making sure that all students are emotionally well-adjusted and ready to tackle on life’s challenges is one of the top priorities.
1. Discussing what is the connection between SEL & literature? (5 min)
2. Dissecting a sample SEL lesson (10 min)
3. Examining next steps forward, including how to work with a limited budget (5 min)
https://artsintegration.com/2018/11/30/social-emotional-learning-benefits/
https://theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/social-and-emotional-artistic-learning-seal-ep-146/
Social-Emotional Learning and the Brain: Strategies to Help Your Students Thrive by Marilee Sprenger
Dr. Monica Loas, currently an Information Literacy Specialist (librarian), has experience as a special education teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, testing coordinator, and instructional specialist. Her passions are promoting diversity in literature as well as enhancing the school library's space to be accessible and to include a makerspace area to grow creativity. Dr. Loas presented at local conferences on tools to help teachers and students succeed in their roles. Dr. Loas received her Master of Education in Administration and in Special Education, focusing on Educational Diagnostician. Dr. Loas recently completed the Professional Leadership - Social Education/Social Justice doctoral program.
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