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Social and Emotional Learning
Members
Andi Barlas, Chair
Liz Daoust
Gaby DiMuro
Renee Fadiman
Megan Miller
Overview
The Social And Emotional Learning (SEL) Department at The Girls’ Middle School provides students with the skills necessary to foster the development of strong, healthy, self-aware adolescents. The SEL class meets weekly for one period a day all year, for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The classes meet in the round, allowing time for students to 'check-in' with themselves and each other while building 5 basic sets of skills. These include self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and relationship building skills. The students learn through a variety of means including art, role-play, discussion, video, and guest speakers.
Philosophy
The philosophy of SEL is based on a self-science model, which means to educate the whole child. The class provides the time and space for adolescents to build healthy identities, look into their inner lives, and begin to understand themselves, leading to the development of autonomy, central to adolescent development. The framework allows for the creation of a safe space and girls quickly learn that they are supported and can receive support. The idea of compassion and caring underscores each of the SEL units.
Courses
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