Social/emotional wellbeing | inclusionED

The social and emotional wellbeing of students can strongly impact learning outcomes. Many diverse learners can find social activities challenging. These social and emotional wellbeing practices focus on social skill development, regulating emotions, and coping strategies for an overwhelmed state.

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These social and emotional wellbeing practices focus on social skill development, regulating emotions, and coping strategies for an overwhelmed state.

Language

English

Teacher pointing to writing on a whiteboard

Embedding opportunities for choice making

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Preschool – Year 12

Helps students to

make decisions

build independence

Female student typing on iPad with robot on table

Harnessing student interests

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Preschool – Year 12

Helps students to

be more engaged

focus across topics

Teacher sticking 'help me' sign onto whiteboard

Model emotional literacy

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Early years

Helps students to

identify and respond to emotions

regulate emotions

Teacher on laptop talking to student. Student is mirroring the teachers gestures.

Model positive interactions

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Preschool – Year 12

Helps students to

build social-awareness

interact with others

Student studying near bench

Provide a safe calm space for students

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Preschool – Year 12

Helps students to

learn self-regulation

be less disruptive in class

Teacher working with student

Provide feedback on learning & behaviour

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Early years

Helps students to

stay motivated

remain on-task for longer

feel valued

Two children playing connect 4 together

Teach social problem solving

TEACHING PRACTICE

For student years

Early years

Helps students to

solve social problems

become independent