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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Dr. Seuss


Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Dr. Seuss

Course Description

The collection of children’s books by Dr. Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) holds a special place in the childhood and adulthood of many educators. In this hybrid book discussion, participants will (re-)read a selection of these classics considering a different competency of social and emotional learning for each: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Reading one book for each component, participants will take a deeper dive into the books as they complete a guided reflection and planning tool through PEARL. This tool will help facilitate a LIVE group discussion on Zoom through PEARL focused on how the different books can be used with students of all ages to teach social and emotional skills through literature and art.

Enroll at https://pearl.psea.org/course/view.php?id=236

Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Cellphones and Social Media on Our Students

LIVE Webinar

Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Cellphones and Social Media on Our Students

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Presenter: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT

Course Description: In this session, we delve into the complex interplay between phones, social media, academic achievement, and mental health in today's youth. As digital natives, children and adolescents are immersed in a world where smartphones and social networks are omnipresent. While these technologies offer unprecedented connectivity and access to information, they also pose significant challenges to academic success and mental well-being. We will uncover the multifaceted impact of screen time on students' ability to focus, learn, and thrive in academic settings. Moreover, we will examine the ways in which social media platforms shape adolescents' perceptions of themselves and others. By understanding the nuanced relationship between digital technology and well-being, educators and families can collaborate to support young people in navigating the digital landscape responsibly and fostering a healthy balance between screen time and real-life experiences.

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Fostering a “Growth Mindset” in the Classroom Today: Shifting the Focus to Growth and Development with Assessment and Grades Rather than Measurement for Sorting and Classification

Early Career Educator Series

LIVE Webinar

Fostering a “Growth Mindset” in the Classroom Today: Shifting the Focus to Growth and Development with Assessment and Grades Rather than Measurement for Sorting and Classification

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, Ph.D.

Course Description:  This session features the research and work of Dr. Carol Dweck and author Mary Cay Ricci’s book entitled “Mindsets in the Classroom,” along with examples from Dr. Clayton’s own practice and a multitude of other experts in the field as it explores the importance of cultivating a “Growth Mindset” so foundational to effective learning, growth, and development. Participants will explore specific strategies for changing the paradigm of assessment and grading from one that is focused on measurement in order to sort and classify students (which reinforces “fixed” mindset thinking) to one that focuses on growth and development which reinforces learners having a “growth” mindset about learning. Participants will emerge from the session with an understanding of “growth” versus “fixed” mindsets and be armed with knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively implement productive “growth mindsets” in their classrooms in order to cultivate and foster consistent student growth, persistence, and intrinsic motivation for learning in their classrooms.

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