"Good lesson plans have an almost mysterious power; they declare that all information can be interesting, that every skill acquired broadens our potentials to make a better world, and that all impassioned activity leads to learning. Our best teachers have shown us over and over that life is not a struggle against boredom and compliance; it is a wonder to be apprehended."
Key Features
- Explicit Guidance: Jeffrey Benson draws from his 40-plus years of experience as a teacher and an administrator to provide step-by-step guidance on incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) into K–12 lesson planning.
- SEL Skills Identification: The book identifies SEL skills in three broad categories: skills for self, interpersonal skills, and skills as a community member.
- Research-Based Strategies: It offers strategies for integrating SEL skills into every section of lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and learning.
- Inspiration for Educators: Benson encourages both new and veteran teachers to develop caring, joyful communities of learners.
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Every bit of SEL you can integrate into your planning will not only begin to heal the wounds of passivity, racism, and inequity, but also give students an experience today, in your classroom, of that better world. The book covers methods from introducing a topic in a way that sparks students' interest to accessing prior knowledge, providing direct instruction, allowing time for experimentation and discovery, using formative assessment, and closing a lesson purposefully.
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