Authenticity in the Classroom™:

Fundamentals of Authenticity Based Social-Emotional Learning

This live, hands-on virtual workshop—which spans four online sessions will explore the role that authenticity plays in creating classroom environments where all students feel welcomed, valued, and able to learn. 

Participants will engage with lessons, routines, and discussion techniques that they can bring back to their classrooms. Topics include:

• Centering student voice.

• Nurturing authenticity.

• Supporting differentiated learning.

• Reflecting on their own identities as well as the identities of their students.

• Affirming the wide range of experiences students bring to the classroom particularly black, indigenous, and students of color. 

At the end of this workshop, participants and facilitators will co-design specific processes for each participant’s individual work and help them build a plan for implementation

What participants say about this course:

• “I learned that the power of creativity and authenticity is so necessary, and often undervalued in traditional education conversations. We are often so focused on data and drilling content that we cannot fully focus on fostering more inclusive, creative, and authentic learning environments for our students. Taking this course confirmed to me that…an authentic setting is what is best for my students.”

• “Be prepared to get deep! Be prepared to make some new friends! Be prepared to have fun and be yourself. I absolutely loved this course and found it to be so very refreshing.”

• “This workshop is fantastic for any educator or person working with children, veteran or not.”

• “This class is not like any traditional PD class. Lots of time is set aside for each individual to express themselves, speaking, commenting, giving out handy tips/links/advice, and in general focusing on the human aspects of fulfilling our need to be both recognized and expressive in front of a group of similarly-minded professional peers.”

• “I felt seen and valued for what I can bring to others. I felt that the work that I was engaging in was meaningful and necessary.”

• “I was surprised by how many resources I was able to bring back into the classroom”

• “My brain is buzzing with ideas. Feeling so energized!”

More Information:

Danielson Framework Criteria Addressed in this Course: 

• 1.B Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

• 2.A Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

• 2.B Establishing a Culture of Learning

• 3.A Communicating with Students

• 3.B Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

• 3.C Engaging Students in Learning

  
  
  

SEL Benchmarks Addressed in this Course 

• Goal 1.A Identify and manage one’s emotions and behavior

• Goal 1.B  Recognize personal qualities and external supports

• Goal 1.C Demonstrate skills related to achieving personal and academic goals

• Goal 2.A Recognize the feelings and perspectives of others

• Goal 2.B Recognize individual and group similarities and differences.

• Goal 2.C Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.

Principles of Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Addressed in this Course:

• Welcoming and affirming environment

• High expectations and Rigorous Instruction

• Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment

This course is offered in connection with ASPDP and the New York City Department of Education.