The Latest and Greatest from the SECD Lab
SEL and Anti-Bullying
Rebecca Wu, a first-year graduate student at the Rutgers Masters of Applied Psychology (MAP), of the SECD Lab created a visual on Instagram to discuss how social and emotional learning competencies can be related to anti-bullying efforts!
Spooky SEL: SEL Skills for Halloween!
To celebrate Halloween with the SECD Lab, Charles Gravina (RU’22) created a Tik Tok with fun Halloween activities teachers can use in their classroom to build skills of SEL while celebrating the holiday. The activities highlighted the use of collaboration and cooperation to bridge SEL and halloween fun. Click the image above to be directed to the video!
Hispanic Heritage Month and Implicit Bias
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the SECD Lab devoted time to discuss positive ways to embrace other cultures. One source of discussion came from Dr. Lorea Martinez - founder of Heart in Mind Consulting- who shares “A Different Way to Celebrate Spanish History Month” using her personal experiences as an immigrant facing challenges of navigating new social and cultural contexts. She encourages schools to intentionally build connections with Hispanic/LatinX groups and the perceptions that others hold around them by conducting interviews and writing short stories about these communities. “When we take the time to know more about Hispanics or any other racial and ethnic group in our community, we are increasing our racial awareness, modeling for children how to nurture bonds with others and planting the seeds to reduce discrimination" (Lorea Martinez).
SECD Labs Latest Spotify Podcast
Laura Bond and Lauren Fullmer join co-hosts Mallika Verghese (Ru ‘22) and Rebecca Wu (MAP) in a Podcast to discuss the many projects they collaborate on as senior research associates and consulting field experts in the SECD Lab, especially regarding STAT teaching strategies for SEL.
Introducing “SEL Skill of the Week” on Tik Tok
Charles Gravina (RU ‘22) of the SECD Lab initiated a series on Tik Tok titled “SEL Skill of the Week” in which the lab tackles a new topic of SEL every week and discusses the implications of that skill both in and out of the classroom! Highlighted here are the lessons on implicit bias and building a positive school climate. Promoting these behaviors in the classroom is sure to strengthen classroom relationships and promote academic learning. Click on either of the two images above to bring you to the SECD Lab’s Tik Tok to view the series!
Tune into the Upcoming Harvard Conference featuring SECD Lab’s Dr. Elias!
“The presence of social-emotional and character development (SEL) in our schools is a matter of “how,” not “if.””
Dr. Elias is set to present at the upcoming annual executive functioning conference where he will present a review of the connection between SEL and executive function, and their connection to resilience and equity.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness month, Alexa Ruperti (RU ‘22) informs our labs Pinterest audience on how to guide children with DS to strengthen their emotional intelligence skills.
LGBTQ History Month
Rebecca Wu (MAP) used Instagram to write about a few ways educators can create an inclusive classroom for LGBT+ students:
