Studies show that the U.S. averages 4 school shootings every week. Further, there has been an increase in depression and suicide among students nationwide. Students have felt alone, with statistics finding that 1 in 5 students battle mental illness. Teachers need to be equipped with tools to help students overcome and establish healthy relationships in the math classroom. This can be accomplished through Socio-emotional learning. Socio-emotional learning is the ability to help students understand their feelings in the classroom and how they interact socially with others. Grit is the passion and perseverance to achieve long-term goals. Through Socio-emotional learning, students develop in 5 areas which are 1) self-management, 2) social-awareness, 3) relationship skills, 3) responsible decision-making and 5) self-awareness. The Power of Socioemotional Learning and Grit will provide educators with the tools needed to thrive in relationship building with students. This session will feature strategies for teacher use that will incorporate SEL and grit in their classroom in ways that produce measurable results. This workshop will include a PPT presentation with research from recent and relevant data from credible national resources and journal articles. Attendees will walk away with a greater understanding of how they can connect with their students and motivate them to excel in math class when they feel like giving up. As the information from this presentation is applied, attendees will notice students with a greater sense of belonging, math identity, and healthier relationships established in the math classroom.

Authors:
India White, University of Florida, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr India White is a University Postdoctoral Fellow or Instructor at University of Florida in United States

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