September 23, 2014

The article on “Reading, Riting, Rithmetic and Relationship: Considering the social side of education” by Shelly Hymel et al. help me to realize that

• Traditionally only focused on academic curriculum and had little impact on relationship roles. Hence, a good relationship with teachers and students and students with their peers help succeed in life as oppose to just having academics.
• I agree that children learn their social ties at school. Thus, teachers need to incorporate that into a child’s learning. They will understand the value of what is right or wrong, and behaving pro-socially.
• I gained a clear understanding that children may encounter a difficult time in school if they don’t address how to share and take turns; cope with problems; and be assertive when required.
• This article helped me what I should be looking for in the classroom and how to incorporate SEL into my teaching.