Belonging and Becoming offers insight into the strengths of integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) in high schools through five case studies of schools throughout the country who have done so. The authors detail the successes and challenges of those schools and makes a case for the students need for curricula that addresses their individual social and emotional needs. The book focuses on six key elements found in those schools: structural supports; an intentional community; a culture of respect, participation, and reflection; a curriculum of connection and engagement; and a focus on developing student agency. Each chapter includes an introduction to the ideas espoused by each school, followed by in-depth sections on the schools SEL practices in action. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Despite growing attention to the importance of grit and other character traits for achievement, developing them in students rarely finds its way into secondary school curricula. Authors Barbara Cervone and Kathleen Cushman investigate the exceptions, telling the stories of five high schools with a national reputation for infusing rigorous academics with social and emotional learning, which results in demonstrable benefits for students.
Despite growing attention to the importance of grit and other character traits for achievement, developing them in students rarely finds its way into secondary school curricula. Authors Barbara Cervone and Kathleen Cushman investigate the exceptions, telling the stories of five high schools with a national reputation for infusing rigorous academics with social and emotional learning, which results in demonstrable benefits for students.
Based on extensive interviews and on-site visits, the book identifies six elements that all of these schools have in common, including advisories and other structural supports for students and teachers; rituals and other means for establishing an intentional, reflective, and respectful community as well as a firm commitment to restorative justice; and a broad and engaging curriculum that includes service learning.
Featuring the voices of educators and students alike, Belonging and Becoming not only shows how these schools stand out for their high degree of caring and success, but makes a strong case for why other schools should be inspired to take up the challenge and replicate their efforts.
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