Harnessing the Tools of Empathy and SEL to Prevent Bullying Grades PreK-5

This online course for teachers is specifically designed for educators in grades PreK-5 who are looking to seamlessly blend the core competencies of social-emotional learning with the principles of empathy education to prevent bullying. Teachers will be provided with thorough background information on the characteristics and various types of bullying, including cyberbullying. The cognitive and emotional deficits that impact students who bully will be examined as well as the major effects bullying has not just on victims, but bullies, bystanders, and social relationships in general. Teachers will be provided with an in-depth look into social-emotional learning and empathy-based learning and will understand the role both of these approaches play in combatting and preventing bullying behaviors. Specific strategies will be shared for creating a classroom climate that revolves around safety, acceptance, and empathy, as well as strategies for helping students develop a strong internal identity. Teachers will review numerous evidence-based bullying prevention programs and will learn strategies for selecting or designing their own. Finally, teachers will be provided with a variety of social-emotional, empathy-based lesson plans that can be adapted for all grade levels.

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Professional Development Institute
Lindsey Maranto
949-263-4931
lindsey@webteaching.com

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