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Social-Emotional Learning and Coding�All Levels Welcome

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Social-Emotional Learning and Coding�All Levels Welcome

Find all sessions at:

9dots.org/summer-kickoff/home

Add questions to our parking lot:

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Objective

  • Teachers will see how the inevitability of bugs makes Computer Science a subject that is suited for teaching social and emotional learning.

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agenda

SEL Overview

SEL in 9 Dots Curriculum

Practice

Closeout

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What is something new or difficult that you have tried recently?

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9 Dots’ Impact

“I always get asked ‘What is the best thing about coding?’ and I say it’s SEL. Students learn how to persevere, develop a growth mindset, embrace debugging, and believe in themselves.”

Sylvan Park, Principal Bennet

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What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?

SEL reflects the critical role of positive relationships and emotional connections in the learning process and helps students develop a range of skills they need for school and life.

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5 Core Competencies of SEL

  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Management
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision Making

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5 Core Competencies of SEL

Self-Awareness & Management:

Ability to understand and manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.

  • “I get frustrated when things become difficult.”
  • “I can overcome difficult tasks.”

Responsible Decision Making:

Ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions in different situations.

  • “I will ask my teacher if I may help my classmate with the assignment once I am finished.”

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5 Core Competencies of SEL

Social Awareness:

Ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds.

  • I can sense that my friend is upset.

Relationship Skills:

Ability to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals.

  • “We can work together to solve this challenge.”

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agenda

SEL Overview

SEL in 9 Dots Curriculum

Practice

Closeout

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Best Practices

  • Setting Expectations (Debugging Mindset)
  • Mindset Messages
  • Grit Minutes
  • Partner Work
  • Failing Boldly

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Debugging Mindset

  • Finding bugs in code is an inevitable part of coding.
  • Finding and fixing bugs help us learn from our mistakes.
  • “We do not give up.”
  • “We can do difficult things.”

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Debugging Mindset

How does developing a Debugging Mindset support students’ SEL skills?

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Throughout our K-6th curriculum, we embed slides that directly practice SEL.

We do not include these slides in every lesson, but they can be very helpful strategies for every coding class.

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Mindset Message

Our curriculum supports students in building their Self-Awareness skills through Mindset Messages.

Mindset Messages encourage students to practice positive affirmations that will develop their Self-Efficacy.

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Grit Minutes

Our curriculum supports students in building their Self-Management and Self-Awareness skills through Grit Minutes.

Grit Minutes encourage students to explore challenges, try on their own, and develop their confidence as they problem-solve independently.

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Partner Work

Our curriculum supports students in building their Social-Awareness and Relationship Building skills through Partner Work.��Partner Work encourages students to collaborate with others when solving difficult challenges and reviewing their code.

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Fail Boldly as a Learner

Did anything resonate with you?

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How else might you encourage the development of students’ SEL skills in your classrooms?

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agenda

SEL Overview

SEL in 9 Dots Curriculum

Practice

Closeout

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Try it out!

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Try it out!

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Try it out!

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agenda

SEL Overview

SEL in 9 Dots Curriculum

Practice

Closeout

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Practicing Social and Emotional Learning and a Debugging Mindset can be impactful.

As learners, we encourage everyone to be brave, fail boldly, and never give up.

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Developing a Growth Mindset

As an educator, how does this affect the way you show up in the classroom?

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Kahoot Reflection

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What is one thing you will take away with you today?

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Your next session | 12:40pm - 1:00pm

Please navigate to 9dots.org/summer-kickoff/cusd���Please join us for our closing session & teacher panel ��Location: Parent Center

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Your next session | 12:40pm - 1:00pm

Please navigate to 9dots.org/summer-kickoff/home���Please join us for our closing session & teacher panel

Please stay behind if you’re not sure where to go!