Category Archives for Social Emotional

Anger Management for Youth: Stemming Aggression and Violence

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will review the issues related to anger management and the traditional approaches that have been utilized to address anger in youth, society and schools.
2. Participant will present sample lessons, key concepts, learning objectives and various approaches to develop working model lessons that they can design and implement.
3. Educators will learn about defining anger acceleration, its sequences and methods to control anger responses. Handouts and strategies are provided for use in class settings.
4. Participant will explore the use of coping strategies, self-talk and appropriate expressions of anger in group settings and how to apply them in counseling, school, home, work and personal relationships.
5. Educators will research a topic related to anger management and develop a written application essay and/or unit/ lesson plans or anger management processing activity for classroom or school settings.

A Nation Of Wimps The High Cost of Invasive Parenting

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will review the historical progression of rules and unrealistic expectations that have been implemented in society to protect children from themselves.
2. Teachers will look at how schools have been blamed for all of society problems and how schools have taken on the responsibility of addressing all potential situations.
3. Educators will examine social change that have taken place and that shifts have placed the burden of responsibility from individuals or parents onto other institutions, teachers, social support staff and school systems.
4. Teaches will explore ways to discern problem situations and then place the burden of responsibility where it belongs and to address overly protective parents.
5. Educators will then research this topic as it relates to their society, personal lives as well as its impact on schools, classrooms, students and apply solutions to these issues.

Character and Temperament Types: Please Understand Me

- 2 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will have a working knowledge of the four temperament types that include: Rational, Guardian, Artisan and Idealist personalities of their students and adults in educational and social settings.
2. Participants will take the personality test to determine what temperament type they are as well as their own particular teaching and learning styles preferences.
3. Educators will be able to apply the character and temperament types to classroom and school settings. They will also apply them to inter-faculty relationships and school staff to improve communications, productivity and effectiveness.
4. Educators will respond to the questions about how personality and character traits apply to classroom instruction, student and teacher effectiveness in school and society

1-2-3 Wellness

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Learn how to cultivate your OWN self-care
2. Learn how to empower STUDENTS to take responsibility for their emotions and self-care
3. Receive a powerful wellness library filled with dozens of powerful self-care tools 
4. Watch 21 videos for a total of 21 fun, practical self-care challenges 
5. Learn how to bring Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness to life in your classroom
6. Learn practical tools for working with thoughts and emotions to promote healthy habits
7. Receive an e-workbook filled with practical tools to use every day
8. Complete assignments that are simple, fun and practical 
9. Earn 3 graduate credits while investing in yourself and your students

Empowered Behavior- Trauma-Informed Practices

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of socioemotional and cognitive (thoughts) factors which
   contribute to student behavior
2. Learn practical tools related to mindfulness which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn practical tools related to trauma-informed practices
4. Develop practical tools related to proactive behavior management
5. Develop proactive tools related to responding (not reacting) to behavioral issues
6. Learn a practical tool related to restorative practices
7. Develop strategies for your own (and your students’) wellness and socio-emotional success
8. Learn tools which are a part of a system of support designed to empower student responsibility for their behavioral (and emotional) success

Empowered Teaching And Learning

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of internal resources which inspire/motivate students and educators
2. Learn practical tools related to purpose and strengths-based education which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn about the distinctions between deficit and strengths based approaches
4. Develop practical tools related to setting goals based on tools of motivation
5. Develop proactive tools for making growth mindset a part of your daily practices/lessons
6. Learn practical tools related to verbal and non-verbal communication
7. Develop strategies for engaging successfully in difficult conversations
8. Learn tools related to cultural responsiveness
9. Clarify your own purpose (your WHY) and learn strategies for embedding your purpose and strengths into your daily success

Personality Plus

- 1 Graduate Credit -

Course Objectives

1. Teachers will learn about behavioral characteristics of the 4 main character types: Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic and Melancholy
2. Educators will perform the self-evaluation character/personality test on themselves to determine their own character type and behavior style.
3. Teachers will examine both the positive and negative aspects of the character types and learn how to regulate the negative behaviors and/or accentuate the positive characteristics.
4. Participants will explore the resources, role models, discipline and support systems.
5. Educators will research the culture of poverty issue regarding alternative theories and conclusions presented in the book, as well as present a variety of solutions.
6. Educators will develop a written essay assignment, lesson plan, project or activity to introduce the personality concepts into the classroom environment.

Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children

- 1 Graduate Credit -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn about the various characteristics of oppositional children and how having a better understanding of their disposition will assist teachers.
2. Teachers will review the historical philosophy and commonly used approaches to oppositional children and why they often fail along with alternative solutions.
3. Learners will explore the classroom environments impact on student behavior and how a variety of modifications can reduce conflict and enhance learning.

Bullying and Harassment: A Legal Guide for Educators

- 1 Graduate Credit -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn about the legal background associated with school bullying or harassment and their responsibility and authority to address these issues.
2. Teachers will explore other areas of concern, such as sexual or gender-based bullying and other forms that may considered as student harassment in schools.
3. Participants will evaluate how their school and district policies address these problems and what procedures they should and must follow in the reporting process.
4. Participants will examine student threats and violence in schools, and analyze ways to address those issues. They will also look at harassment by adult staff personnel in schools.
5. Educators will learn about the new internet forms of bullying, harassment, and threats that have developed with the use of "Face Book" and other internet forums.

Resilience Revolution: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids

- 2 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will explore the topic of resiliency in students and how or why some students are able keep moving through adversity and persevere regardless of difficult personal circumstances.
2. Teachers will examine how to build trust in students who have difficulty with personal trust issues. They will develop ways to identify and use the student strengths, gifts and talents of each student.
3. Educators will be presented with ways of instilling purpose in young people as well self- empowerment regarding students with low self worth so they will behave in a positive manner.
4. Teachers will have the skills and knowledge to utilize the book information to improve their understanding and relationships with students to assist them with personal and educational success.