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Social-Emotional Learning in the Music Classroom

$30 | 3 hours

SKU: LMSEL-ODPD

 

Summary

This course is designed for general music educators who are looking for culturally authentic and meaningful ways to strengthen well-being, relationships, and learning in the classroom. This course is presented by a Board Certified Music Therapist and builds on ideas like culturally sustaining pedagogies Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a framework.

Here is the class outline:

Introduction

Start your journey into Social-Emotional Learning by meeting Dr. Natasha Thomas and exploring the course framework. Ground yourself in the culturally sustaining approach of the course and discover how principles of music therapy can enhance your music education practice.

3 sections
Meet the Presenter - Dr. Natasha Thomas
Course Overview
Introduction Video

Unit 1 - Somatic Grounding and Self-Location

Before working with students, take time to ground yourself in your body and cultural identity. Engage in somatic practices that honor your whole self, and reflect on how your personal values relate to your teaching. This personal development is essential for authentic, culturally sustaining social-emotional learning (SEL) practices.

4 sections
Unit 1 Video
Applying Personal Grounding to Your Practice
Share Your Self Location and Somatic Grounding Experience (Optional)
Share Your Quickwrite & Playlist (Optional)

Unit 2 - Promoting Healthy Social-Emotional Development

Examine the five CASEL competencies that form the foundation of social-emotional learning. Explore how music technology, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and classroom agreements create engaging environments where students develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

3 sections
Unit 2 Video
Key Concepts & Application
Mapping Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem (Optional)

Unit 3 - Identifying Social-Emotional Concerns in Students

Evaluate your school and classroom community to determine students' social-emotional needs. Investigate practical tools such as Pod Mapping, calming corners, restorative justice practices, and community partnerships.

3 sections
Unit 3 Video
Resources & Strategies
Community Assessment Discussion (Optional)

Conclusion

Synthesize your learning and prepare for implementation. Review the "Needs Before Notes" principle and assess your understanding of culturally sustaining SEL practices in the music classroom.

4 sections
Needs Before Notes
Final Thoughts
Check for Understanding
Course Feedback

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:

Music ConstructED 3-hour PD Certificate of Completion
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