Social Emotional Learning Scenarios

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What does SEL stand for?

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Social emotional learning

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A student suddenly becomes quiet and withdrawn after receiving feedback on a project. As an educator, what is the most SEL-informed response? Options: Give the student space and move on to the next activity. Ask them privately how they’re feeling and offer support. Publicly reassure them that their work was fine. Re-grade the project to make them feel better.

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Ask them privately how they’re feeling and offer support.

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A student is visibly frustrated and slamming their pencil during a test. What should you do?

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Calmly offer a short break or breathing activity.

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You notice a student excluding a classmate from a group project. What is your best response?

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Assign roles and monitor interactions to ensure inclusion.

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Two students argue during a group activity. One accuses the other of not doing their part. What’s the best SEL-based action?

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Facilitate a respectful discussion and help them set group norms.

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You find out a student witnessed bullying but didn’t report it. What should you emphasize in a class discussion?

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That making decisions based on empathy and safety matters.

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Why is SEL particularly important in early childhood and elementary years?

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Early intervention supports lifelong social-emotional development

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Which of the following is a proven benefit of SEL in elementary education? Increased competition between students, Reduced academic motivation, Improved academic performance and behavior, Fewer classroom routines

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Improved academic performance and behavior

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Which brain area responsible for emotional regulation rapidly develops in early childhood?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Which of the following is not one of the five core SEL competencies? Self-awareness, Responsible decision-making, Social awareness

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Goal-setting