Teaching grit effectively requires students to have both cognitive and emotional skills. This article from Edutopia provides research-based methods for doing both.
Teaching Grit: How to Help Students Overcome Inner Obstacles
The Power of Yet
In this TED talk, renowned researcher Carol Dweck talks about the tyranny of now and the power of yet in education.
It’s Not About The Nail
“Don’t try to fix it. I just need you to listen.” This short video offers a humorous take on the importance of increasing empathy.
Brain Research, Healthy Classrooms and EQ
In this great article, EQ expert Barbara Fatum gives tips for how parents and educators can help children develop emotional intelligence.
The Importance of Trust
In this short video, author, speaker and trust expert Lea Brovedani gives her definition of trust and talks about why it’s so essential for leaders.
The Untapped SEL Tool: Conflict
In this article from Edutopia, Kristin Stuart Valdez talks about how you can use disciplinary moments to practice social and emotional learning. https://www.edutopia.org/article/untapped-sel-tool-conflict-kristin-stuart-valdes
Schools That Keep On Learning
In this short video, SCI ACADEMY founder Ben Marcovitz and various teachers talk about supporting a growth mindset in students – and the tremendous difference that it’s made.
How to Enhance Emotional Literacy
In this short video, Joshua Freedman gives tips on how to enhance your emotional literacy.
Holding Hands with Strangers
This short video shows a heart warming and fascinating social experiment where people agree to be blindfolded, and then hold hands and have a short conversation with a stranger. Then they get to see the person they have been talking to. The results are a beautiful example of why we should not be so quick […]
The ABCs of Resilience
In this article from Edutopia, we learn about the ABC model of cultivating self-awareness and coping with challenges. A very good article!
How to Help Diverse Students Find Common Ground
This article from the Greater Good Science Center offers advice on how to help diverse students find common ground by creating the optimal environment for inclusiveness.
Crucial Leadership Competence
In this short video, Daniel Goleman talks about the importance of managing your emotions as a leader. Emotions are contagious, and the tone you set as a leader – of a team, family, classroom, etc. – makes a huge difference for performance.
EQ for Parenting Teenagers
Everyone knows that the teenage years can be particularly challenging for parents. In this short video, Change Maker for Youth Sally Altrocchi talks about how you can use EQ for be a better parent of teenagers.
New Vision for Education
This short video talks about the work of the New Vision for Education Project. Many of us recognize the need to refocus on the foundational, social and emotional skills that underlie success in the classroom and in life, and New Vision for Education takes a look at the role technology will play in that transformation.
What Is Engaging Intrinsic Motivation?
In this video, Six Seconds Program Manager Yoshimi Miyazaki breaks down the components of intrinsic motivation. A great way to deepen your understanding of this competency.
Q&A with Daniel Goleman on Social Emotional Learning
In this sit down with Edutopia, renowned author Daniel Goleman discusses research on social emotional learning, and looks at fascinating research linking cognitive control in children to a number of successful life outcomes.
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
This neat video from HBR breaks down the basics of emotional intelligence.
Empathy for Students – Class DOJO
In this short video, students watch Mojo the green monster become a director of a play, only to have things go terribly wrong when the stress of putting on the play leads to fights on the set. With Bruce’s guidance, will Mojo be able to save his play? Hint: increasing empathy plays a role!
How to Find Your Purpose – Prince Ea
In this short video, Prince Ea breaks down how to find out what your noble goals are, and why you should follow them. A simple, funny guide to following your purpose.
Growth Mindset for Students
In this video, MOJO the friendly monster discovers a secret about his brain that will change the way he sees the world. A great example of how a growth mindset is essential for children to succeed in school and in life.
