Social Emotional Learning/Social Responsibility

Practicum: Theory into Practice Course

This program has been cancelled for 2008, for information on future dates please contact the Program Advisor, Dr. Shelley Hymel.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

UBC Faculty of Education’s Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education is offering a responsive and engaging 6-credit course on Social Emotional Learning and Social Responsibility, in a convenient format designed for working educators from districts across the lower mainland, including:

teachers, school counselors, school psychologists,
youth and family workers, administrators, etc.

Program highlights include:

• Readings and discussions on the latest theory and research in social-emotional learning (SEL) and social responsibility, including evidence-based practice and assessment.
• Training in a range of school-based social and emotional learning programs designed for elementary and secondary students, conducted by program developers and/or experts in the field. Programs include the following: Cooperative Activities and Games, Emotional Literacy, Social Problem Solving, Mindfulness Education, Moral Dilemma Discussions, School-based Anti-bullying Initiatives, Restorative Practices, etc.
• Opportunities to implement programs and reflect on putting theory and research into practice in classrooms and schools.
• All classes will be held in the Coquitlam School District, with one pre-arranged visit to the UBC Ropes Course.

The program consists of two 3-credit courses including one pre-arranged visit to the UBC Ropes Course.

This course is offered with the generous support of the:

• Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
• Attias Family Foundation, and
• Edward D. and Anna Mitchell Foundation.

For further information, please view contact information below.

more information:

For more information, please contact:

Shelley Hymel Program Advisor UBC Faculty of Education

604-822-6022 shelley.hymel@ubc.ca

Last update: September 11, 2008 10:18 AM

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