Social Emotional Learning

Submitted by E. Rick Baradith (not verified) on November 3, 2008 - 12:16.

Dear Linda Darlin-Hammon;

I understand quite well your point of view on the Social Emotional Learning (SEL), from the teaching of skills of interaction and skills o self management that lead to a well functional adult who will, in many ways than one, have social capabilities, emotional capabilities and on the long run Intellectual capabilities.

Nonetheless, you’ve mentioned that this in turn is due to the teams of teachers working together (SEL). What is the result of teams of students working together, to create a milieu of Collaborative Intelligence and hence a Collective Intelligence?

Yours truly
E. RICK BARADITH
ESL teacher, 2008

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Social and Emotional Learners

Submitted by Leo Merle (not verified) on October 29, 2008 - 11:28.

Dr. Darling-Hammond, your “Collaborative Classroom” video interview covering the social and emotional learners is great! It reminded me of an article in the September 2007 issue of Edutopia by Jill Flury. Her article, “Unacceptable: Many Teens Aren’t Emotionally Ready for College,” discussed the problems young adults face as they navigate their academic journeys to college. One possible solution she recommends is to develop college-prep curriculum that helps blossom the social and emotional attributes of young learners.

As the project based learning approach creates a smaller and more personalized learning environment, we can expect to see current and future K-12 learners grow and become solid, well-rounded contributors in tomorrow’s world. Your message serves as a great source of inspiration and I am looking forward to being a part of this revolution you are fueling.

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emotional intelligence and driver education

Submitted by Jacqueline Rozario (not verified) on October 23, 2008 - 23:04.

Hi there, I live in Melbourne Australia and have two questions/comments that I would appreciate feedback with and I am so glad that you have such a wonderful website I agree with Professor Hammond that we need to redesign the school environment that we have inherited.

1. As a parent I want to start a parents group to work in partnership with the school what activity can be integrated to the school to assist long term objectives of SEL. I am thinking an active group that will be a permanent part of the school.

2. I am a driving instructor and am working towards having my own driving school and I believe SEL is an imperative part/ or should be an integrative part of driving instruction. Do you know of any resources/information that support this type of instruction?

In appreciation

Jacqueline Rozario

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Video with Linda Darling-Hammond

Submitted by Cathy Higgins (not verified) on October 16, 2008 - 13:33.

This is a great video to use for professional development and for groups considering school change. Linda Darling-Hammond explains several key concepts of redesigning schools to nurture collaborative learning -- and she does this so well in just a few minutes of video footage.

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