Developing and integrating Social Literacy in School Curriculum PDF

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BUILDING AND ENHANCINGNEW LITERACIES ACROSSTHE CURRICULUMPrepared by:Jannel C. Alviola, Ph.Head, Student Publication Office/ Associate Professor 3College of EducationBachelor of Secondary EducationFor Instructional Purposes OnlyVISIONA provide of relevant and quality education to asociety where citi...

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BUILDING AND ENHANCING NEW LITERACIES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Prepared by: Jannel C. Alviola, Ph.D. Head, Student Publication Office/ Associate Professor 3 College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education

For Instructional Purposes Only

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VISION A provide of relevant and quality education to a society where citizens are competent, skilled, dignified and community- oriented.

MISSION An academic institution providing technological, professional, research and extension programs to form principled men and women of competencies and skills responsive to local and global development needs.

QUALITY POLICY Northwest Samar State University commits to provide quality outcomes-based education, research, extension and production through continual improvement of all its programs, thereby producing world class professionals.

CORE VALUES Resilience. Integrity. Service. Excellence.

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES Creative and critical thinkers Life-long learners Effective communicators Morally and socially upright individuals

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Table of Contents Module 1 – Introduction to New Literacies .................................................................................. What is Literacy?………………………………………………………………………………

Traditional literacy Vs. New Literacies………………………………………………. Importance of Acquiring New Literacies……………………………………………… Types of New Literacies……………………………………………………………… Module 2 – Globalization and Multi-cultural Literacy ...........................................................

Key Concepts………………………………………………………………………… Globalization……………………………………………………………………. Multi-culturalism……………………………………………………………….. The Globalization Trend and Literacy: Issues and Concerns………………………... Multi-culturalism and Literacy: Issues and Concerns……………………………….. Diversity, equality and social justice…………………………………………….. Addressing Diversity Issues and Integrating Multi-culturalism into the Curriculum……………………………………………………………… Module 3 – Social Literacy ……………………………………………………………………….

What is Social Literacy?.............................................................................................. Importance of Social literacy………………………………………………………... Developing and Integrating Social Literacy in the School Curriculum……………................................................................... Module 4 – Traditional Media Literacy…………………………………………………………

What is Traditional Media Literacy?........................................................................... The Role of Mass Media in the Society…………………………………………….. Mass Media: Issues and Concerns………………………………………………….. Effective Use of the Different Media Materials (Trimedia: TV, radio, print)…………………………………………………….. Developing and Integrating Media Literacy in Education…………………………. Module 5 - Cyber Literacy/Digital Literacy………………………………………………

What is Digital Literacies?........................................................................................ The Digital Environment……………………………………………………….. The Digital Tools……………………………………………………………….. Types of Digital Literacies………………………………………………………… Locating and Filtering…………………………………………………………. Sharing and Collaborating…………………………………………………….. Reusing and Repurposing……………………………………………………... Creating and Generating………………………………………………………. Organizing and Curating……………………………………………………… Digital Literacy Applications in Education……………………………………….

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Table of Contents Module 6 – Eco-literacy ..............................................................................................................

What is Eco-literacy …………………………………………………………………. Inner Ecology………………………………………………………………………… Outer Ecology………………………………………………………………………... Importance of Eco-literacy…………………………………………………………… Education for Sustainability………………………………………………………….. Module 7 - Art and Creativity Literacy……………………………………………………..

Art and Its Types……………………………………………………………………… What is Art and Creativity Literacy?............................................................................. Bringing Art Literacy in Education………………………………………………….

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Module 3 Module Title: Social Literacy Lesson 2: Developing and Integrating Social Literacy in the School Curriculum

What is Social-Emotional Learning? Social-emotional learning is the process of developing and using social and emotional skills. It’s the skillset we use to cope with feelings, set goals, make decisions, and get along with — and feel empathy for—others. (You also might hear SEL referred to as socio-emotional learning or social-emotional literacy. People with strong social-emotional skills are better equipped to manage daily challenges, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions. SEL helps students and adults thrive in school and in life. And the skills can be taught and learned from preschool all the way through adulthood. That’s important because your students aren’t born knowing how to manage emotions, solve problems, and get along with others. These kinds of skills have to be developed, and you can work to help your students learn them. Social-Emotional Learning Skills (SEL) Five key areas (core competencies) that make up SEL:     

Self-awareness, like identifying emotions, recognizing strengths and needs, and developing a growth mindset Self-management, like managing emotions, controlling impulses, and setting goals Social awareness, like seeing things from other people’s perspective, showing empathy, and appreciating diversity Relationship skills, like communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution Responsible decision-making, including thinking about the consequences of personal behaviour

The Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning More and more research points to social and emotional skills —like cooperating and helping others—as the foundation of thriving in life. Students with strong skills in these areas get along better with their peers. They’re also more likely to graduate from high school and get a fulltime job. One long-term study looked at the connection between kids’ early social-emotional skills and their well-being as young adults. The study started tracking a group of students in kindergarten. Prof. Ed. 8/ Prof. Ed. 9: Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum

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Teachers rated them on a scale of one to five, based on their ability to do things like sharing and listening to others. The study followed these students for nearly two decades. It found that for every point higher the kindergartners scored on that five-point scale, they were:   

54 percent more likely to get a high school diploma Twice as likely to get a college degree in early adulthood 46 percent more likely to have a full-time job at the age of 25

Other research has looked at SEL instruction. Early findings show it can lead to:    

Less emotional distress Fewer disciplinary incidents Increases in school attendance Improved test scores and grades

Social-Emotional Learning at School The core competencies can be taught in many ways and across settings. SEL instruction often focuses on kids’ emotional intelligence. The ultimate goal is to teach kids to understand and respect themselves and others. This naturally leads to more positive behavior that promotes social acceptance and friendship. Those skills together are often referred to prosocial behavior. You may use explicit instruction to outline learning goals for SEL-specific activities and explain the SEL skills to students. But social-emotional learning can happen in more than just a lesson a day. You can provide opportunities to practice these skills in any class or content area. Making SEL a part of the school culture—across classrooms and throughout the day—is a big part of schoolwide efforts to improve student well-being. A schoolwide emphasis is often implemented as part of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). PBIS efforts around social-emotional well-being can also help reduce bullying and build community. Social and Emotional Learning Activities SEL supports can also help with behavior management. Working on SEL skills can help students understand how and why they’re behaving as they do and what supports they need if their behavior is getting in the way of learning or making friends. This goes hand in hand with PBIS. SEL can help improve the overall quality and character of school life and improve the school climate. When you’re implementing SEL practices and students get the help they need to understand themselves and one another, SEL can lead to positive outcomes in school and beyond. SEL skills can be woven into traditional lesson plans. Here are some examples of instruction at different grade levels that you might use:

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Social-emotional learning activities for preschool: Show students how to work in pairs. You can do this by modeling how to read a book together —pointing out how to hold the book so it’s centered between two students and how to take turns flipping the pages. This kind of explicit instruction can help kids learn about sharing, think about the needs of others, and develop mutual respect. Social-emotional learning activities for grade school: You might ask students to identify their strengths and weaknesses as part of math instruction. You can encourage each child to do things like fill a hundreds grid or a pie chart to show how strong the child feels at a particular skill. Social-emotional learning activities for middle school: At this age, you can focus more on human connection. Do this by getting students to ask one another how their weekend was. Explicit instruction can help make the classroom a safe space where everyone can express themselves and say whether their weekend was good or bad. The class can make an agreement that there’s no teasing or bullying allowed. Social-emotional learning activities for high school: Help teens practice taking the perspectives of other people, like getting them to think about how a character in a book felt or why a historical figure took certain actions. You can ask the class to reflect on how and why someone fought for justice and equality. This builds SEL skills in your students by creating opportunities to discuss these kinds of things in small groups or by having them define and use the word empathy.

Targeted Supports for Social-Emotional Learning You can teach social and emotional skills to students of all ages. The younger kids are when they start learning how to build these skills, the better. But research shows that working on them during adolescence can also help. The key is to meet students where they are. Students who learn and think differently often struggle with self-regulation and other SEL skills. They may also struggle with anxiety and low self-esteem. But targeted supports can help them fully participate. Here are some ways you can support them:  

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Know what social-emotional skills to expect at different ages. Knowing what to look for can help you know which skills may need to be taught more explicitly. Talk about challenges. Emphasize that everyone has specific areas in which they struggle. Use examples of ways you struggle to help make the point that they’re not the only ones who have trouble. It can help them feel less alone. Help students understand how they learn and what kinds of support they need to thrive. Self-awareness is a key part of self-advocacy. Guide students through the process of self-reflection. Targeted supports can help students who struggle with executive functioning issues or impulse control. SEL activities that use yoga or other kinds of movement may help kids slow down and think about next steps. Build social-emotional learning into everyday life. There are fun ways to teach key skills like naming their feelings and learning how to compromise.

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Key Takeaways   

Working specifically on social-emotional skills can help lead to positive outcomes in school and beyond. Kids of all ages can benefit from SEL instruction. Some kids may need targeted supports to fully benefit from SEL.

25 Ways to Integrate Social Emotional Learning By pathway2success Kids and young adults need social-emotional skills to be successful at school, home, and for the rest of their lives. These are the skills that help kids build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships, and make better decisions. Without a doubt, these are critical skills for all learners. Here are 25 ways to integrate social emotional learning into your classroom: 1. Use Journal Writing. You can use daily journal prompts to help kids think about socialemotional skills in all areas. For example, you might ask kids, “When was a time you used selfcontrol? What was outcome?” to focus on self-management skills. After writing, it’s helpful to have students share their responses with a partner and with the class as a whole. Kids will be practicing writing, partner work, group discussion, and SEL skills all at the same time. I love this yearlong Social Emotional Learning Journal for just a few minutes of writing and discussion every day.

2. Use Read Alouds. This is one of my favorite strategies for integrating SEL into everyday learning because it is something educators do so often already. While reading, spend time talking about how some of the characters might think and feel. Use this time to highlight that this is perspective-taking, a skill we use to understand others’ emotions and thoughts. Best of all, it can be done with any text you are already reading. Grab this free read aloud list for social emotional learning to get you started with some ideas.

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3. Do Daily Greetings. Kids and young adults need connection! One positive and simple strategy is to start your morning with daily greetings. You can do this as kids walk through the door or during the first few minutes of class. If you are teaching online, greetings can even be virtual. Use this printable greetings poster to get started.

Hold Class Meetings. You can choose to hold a class meeting once a day as a “morning meeting” or just once a week. The purpose of a class meeting can be to boost each other up, to help solve problems, and plan class events together. Having this space for community can help promote a positive climate for all kids. Use this morning meeting set to get started. 4. Incorporate Art Activities. Art can be a powerful way to target social and emotional skills. Creating a self-collage can help kids develop better self-awareness about who they are. Painting and drawing can serve as positive coping strategies to manage stress. Having partners work together on a shared drawing can increase collaboration and relationship skills. There are lots of opportunities for learning with art!

5. Talk About Managing Emotions. No matter what age, all kids and young adults need practice managing their emotions. This is another skill that can be weaved into literature as you talk about character’s feelings and needs. You might say, “How did Theresa feel when her mom left? How did she manage her emotions? Do you think it was a healthy way to manage Prof. Ed. 8/ Prof. Ed. 9: Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum

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them?” Additionally, be open with kids about how to manage their own emotions and give strategies for what kids can do in your classroom. For example, “If you are feeling nervous about the test today, remember to use positive self-talk. Tell yourself that you’ve got this!”

6. Give Responsibilities. Giving kids responsibilities and jobs helps build their sense of selfworth and gives the message that we are all part of a larger community. It’s important that every student has some type of responsibility, whether it is a class librarian, lunch counter, or part of a “clean-up crew”. 7. Practice Problem-Solving Skills. If students have an issue or challenge to overcome, avoid solving it for them right away. Encourage kids to think about how they could solve their problem and have a 10 minute policy – students can get your help but they need to think about the problem for at least 10 minutes first. Often, kids will figure out a solution on their own or with a friend during that time. You can use these free social problem solving task cards or grab the full set to get started! Again, this is another skill that can be strengthened through literature by discussing characters, problems, and making predictions about solutions.

8. Build Community with Teamwork. For class projects and assignments, have students work in larger teams to complete a task. Teach students to assign different jobs when working in a team, so that all students have important responsibilities. Prof. Ed. 8/ Prof. Ed. 9: Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum

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9. Encourage Positive Self-Talk. Self-talk is voice in our minds that reassures and encourages us. It also helps us control our emotions so we can deal with problems appropriately. Today, kids hear a lot of negative, so teaching positive self-talk explicitly is really important. Model this and encourage this every day. Use this free positive thoughts and affirmations list to get started.

10. Celebrate Diversity. Spend time discussing and learning about people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and ability levels. Kids need to hear, see, discuss, and understand that we are part of a larger community within our countries and world. Early discussions about diversity can help promote tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion for everyone. 11. Incorporate Hands-on Crafts. If your students need a craft break or activity before a holiday, use that time to promote social and emotional skills. The craft below is a Positive SelfTalk Flower Craft. Kids can add their own positive self-talk statements, color the craft, cut it out, and then keep it to help remind them how to use this helpful strategy. This is just one small example that can help to maximize your learning time by incorporating SEL into activities like crafts.

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12. Encourage Reflection. After students complete a task, assessment, project, or assignment, encourage them to reflect about their own progress. This is a critical SEL skill that can be used across all curriculum, such as math, reading, writing, science, history, and mor e. 13. Practice Mindfulness. Using mindfulness in the classroom can help teach kids how to calm down before a big test, manage their emotions when they are upset, and just feel happier in the moment. Sometimes, kids don’t really know how to calm down on their own. Teaching mindfulness can help kids learn breathing strategies, how to focus on just one thing at a time, and relaxing our bodies. You can use these Mindfulness Activities to teach kids these strategies right away.

14. Create a Calm Down Area. Not all kids will use th...