Authenticity in the Classroom: An introduction to Authenticity Based Social-Emotional Learning
What is authenticity? Why is it important? How does it connect to culturally and emotionally responsive practices? This 90 minute overview session introduces educators to key concepts of Authenticity-Based Social-Emotional Learning including supporting student’s individual experiences, addressing student stress, and practicing techniques for creating a warm, dynamic, and engaging learning environment that invites your students’ full selves into the classroom.
Participants will:
Acquire techniques to invite students’ full, authentic experiences into the classroom.
Hone the skills of self-reflection, social-emotional critical thinking, and re-framing.
Learn how authenticity-based practices support Culturally Responsive Teaching.
Walk away with an action plan for implementation.
Connect with a community of like-minded educators.
Testimonials:
“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!”
“Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable and shared very meaningful examples and experiences”