Social emotional learning is more than just helping students be social. In this co-publication from Routledge and AMLE Amber Chandler shows how middle and high school educators can be intentional about seeing their students for who they are growing relationships and building community. Grounded in classroom experience Chandler's practical strategies can be adapted to suit different needs so you can create a Flexible Classroom and reach all learners. Topics include encouraging academic risk-taking without fear of failure helping students self-manage teaching self-awareness modeling responsible decision-making and empathy building relationship skills and emboldening students to become more socially aware. This updated second edition features new chapters on running Restorative Circles and focusing on resilience instead of deficit analysis. There is also a special section with post-pandemic takeaways as we learn new ways to help students thrive. |The Flexible SEL Classroom Practical Ways to Build Social Emotional Learning | Education US Professional