What comes next?
What comes next? Take action and implement change. Explore the sections below to access a variety of resources to address approaches to well-being in the classroom.
RESEARCHED APPROACHES
Flexible Seating vs. Seating Charts
FLEXIBLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
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SEATING CHARTS
(ASSIGNED SEATS)
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Mindful Meditation
To promote social and emotional well-being in the classroom, research has also encouraged the use of meditation and teaching mindfulness in the classroom. Meditation practices can be used as a foundation for building social awareness and peer relationships while also lowering stress and anxiety as well as increasing self-esteem for both teachers and students. Through meditation, students can develop positive self-talk and proactive thoughts, which can positively affect student outcomes in the classroom.
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VIDEOS ON MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation
Meditation 101: A Beginner's Guide
Mindfulness in Schools: Mindfulness and the Brain for Children
Canada: Meditation in class for improved learning results?
Guided Meditation for Students
5 Minutes Bodyscan Meditation for Families and classrooms
TEACHER WELL-BEING
TEACHING WELL-BEING
Vocabulary and Essential Questions
Teaching Resources
Video Examples
Teaching Wellbeing: Helping Students Tackle Social Issues
Wellbeing In Schools - A Classroom Session
Using Dialogue Circles to Support Classroom Management
COVID-19 RESOURCES
News and Other Articles
Wisconsin education agency suggests small classes, face masks, shifted schedules for reopening
Monday, June 22, 2020
5 reasons to make sure recess doesn't get short shrift when school resumes in person
Monday, June 22, 2020
Teachers plan ‘pizza parties’ for Samsel Upper Elementary students
Friday, June 19, 2020
Illinois changes school code to help students, educators during COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday, June 18, 2020
TN Dept. of Education forms task force on student needs, COVID-19 school closures
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Outdoor Classrooms in the Age of COVID-19: Pros and Cons
Monday, June 1, 2020
Experts concerned about students' emotional, social well-being during coronavirus pandemic
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Social-Emotional Learning Should Be Priority During COVID-19 Crisis
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
CASEL Resources for COVID-19
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Educational Books
The list below includes various helpful and educational books for teachers to rely on in terms of culturally-responsive pedagogy, which is an incredibly important aspect of understanding and implementing transformative SEL. The picture on the left is a mind map, or visual summary, of the first recommended book, Make Me! Understanding and Engaging Student Resistance in School by Eric Toshalis, which was a frequently used resource in creating this website. Click on any of the books to be redirected to Amazon link for purchase.
FEATURED BOOKS ON THIS WEBSITE
MAKE ME! UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING STUDENT RESISTANCE IN SCHOOL BY ERIC TOSHALIS
Uncover the multiple perspectives of student resistance in the classroom and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of student emotions in school. Toshalis offers a refreshing outlook on the hope found in resistance and challenges teachers to practice resistance as well.
CULTIVATING GENIUS: AN EQUITY FRAMEWORK FOR CULTURALLY AND HISTORICALLY RESPONSIVE LITERACY
BY GHOLDY MUHAMMAD
Discover the importance of African American history in culturally responsive pedagogy and be inspired by Black literary societies in designing an educational framework that is empowering and transformative.
OTHER GREAT EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
Website Resources
The following resources provide culturally-responsive frameworks for teaching. Explore through them to find engaging podcasts, lesson plans, and other teacher guidelines.
Footnotes
Kariippanon, K. E., Cliff, D. P., Lancaster, S. L., Okely, A. D., & Parrish, A. M. (2018). Perceived interplay between flexible learning spaces and teaching, learning and student wellbeing. Learning Environment Resolution, 21(1), pp. 301-320. ​
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Toshalis, E. (2015). “Is it my fault?” In Michael Sadowski (Ed.), Make me!: Understanding and engaging student resistance in school (pp. 277-297). Harvard Education Press.
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Crocitto, M., Vaid, N., LoPiccolo, D. (2014). Promoting social and emotional well-being through meditation. Educator's Voice, 7(1), pp. 52-63.
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