Social-Emotional Learning
Credentialed Faculty PD Pathways with the OESIS Network
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What is social and emotional learning?Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Why does emotional intelligence matter in education?Schools with successful SEL programs are safe, engaging and well-managed environments where children can focus on learning. Teaching SEL reduces violence and conflict while creating an atmosphere of trust, engagement, and curiosity. This Introductory Pathway will provide you with research-informed and experience-based background information about SEL and its implementation. After you have completed this Introductory Badge Pathway, you will be ready to begin incorporating SEL Classroom Strategies in Level 1. The Pathway is organized into a series of four Milestones which begin below. Each Milestone ends with a submission, followed by your final, credentialing submission. Schools may register academic faculty for cohort pathways that are verified by OESIS Network Leaders. Each pathway is designed to be completed within eight to 10 hours, featuring readings, videos, discussions, and assignments. There are 3 levels for each domain typically: Level 1 is Understanding the approach. Level 2 is Design and Level 3 is Implementation. Each Level earns a certificate and Level 3 earns a credential. OESIS Credentialing is Asynchronous feedback based on rubrics for level 1. Asynchronous and Synchronous with 1:1 Tutorial feedback for Level 2. An extra layer of Double Synchronous is added for Level 3. Some courses require and benefit from fieldwork assessment. Site visits are possible when a sufficient volume of teachers are involved.
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