EDUC 622 - Introduction to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

(3 units)

Introduces Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) skills and the benefits for creating socially and emotionally sound learning and work environments. Understanding how social-emotional learning impacts both academic achievement and classroom behavior are explored. The SEAD competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills) are introduced and examined. (Formerly SNU: SEAD 501)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the five SEAD competencies, communicated through class discussions, student reflections, quizzes, and a written paper, to apply educational content in the context of real school environment experiences.
2. examine and identify evidence-based SEAD practices contributing to educational success through case studies and independent research projects, applied to direct experiences in educational environments.
3. assess and interpret intracultural influences that may impact self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills, by exploring self-identity, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
4. demonstrate, by means of class discussions and written assignments, a knowledge of how to intentionally implement evidence-based SEAD practices throughout educational work settings.
5. gain a strategic and practical action plan to embed SEAD competencies in professional practices that achieve teacher candidates’ unique goals (academic, personal, and professional), while using most current SEAD resources for supporting their goals.

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