Whether we want to admit it or not, grading is a powerful influencer on emotional wellness. The letter or number on top of an assignment communicates more than performance; to many students, the grade on an assignment communicates value. Standards based grading is a system which allows us to proactively change our grading to promote positive academic and emotional mindsets in students.
Category: Instruction
There is no “official” SEL curriculum. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be taught. SEL can be worked into any activity or lesson you teach by looking at what skills you want students to develop through their participation.