Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning: A Curriculum that Educates the Heart and Mind

Authors

  • Lynne Borden University of Minnesota, Department of Family Social Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2019.851

Keywords:

after-school, youth programs, social–emotional learning, curriculum, mindfulness

Abstract

Given the growing interest in providing social and emotional learning opportunities within after-school and youth programs, identifying high-quality and innovative learning materials is critical. This review of the newly launched Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning framework and curriculum, developed at Emory University, provides an overview of this curriculum and its potential use in after-school and youth programs. This comprehensive learning system includes curriculum for young people from kindergarten through 12th grade and an online professional development site for those who deliver the curriculum.

Author Biography

Lynne Borden, University of Minnesota, Department of Family Social Science

Lynne Borden joined the University of Minnesota in 2013 as a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science. She became the Director of the Consortium for Children, Youth, and Families in 2019.  She previously had served at the University of Arizona, Tucson, as the Thomas W. Warne Professor of Excellence in Youth Development in the Norton School of Family Consumer Sciences, and as a faculty member and extension specialist in the Division of Family Studies and Human Development. She also served at Michigan State University as a member of the faculty and extension specialist as well as the State Leader of 4-H Youth Development, Children, Youth and Family Programs.

References

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Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. (2019a). The SEE Learning Companion: Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning: Educating the Heart and Mind. Atlanta, GA: Emory University.

Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. (2019b). Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning: Educating the Heart and Mind. Atlanta, GA: Emory University.

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Published

2019-09-12

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Resource Reviews

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