SEL Shala

An online training programme for educators’ professional development on SEL

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults build competencies to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for self and others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

SEL Shala is an all-encompassing programme for educators’ professional development. The intention is to create an immersive experience and a space for deeper self-reflection for educators and educational institutions. 

The SEL Framework

Apni Shala’s SEL framework is designed upon the CASEL model offered by Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional  Learning, USA, keeping the promotive and preventive Mental Health approach at center. To make it most relevant to the children of India, the framework is informed by Narrative Ideas, Mindfulness, Diversity & Inclusion and Constructivist Learning Theory

Our SEL Framework:
  • Opportunities to learn and practice social emotional competencies
  • Design process to improve social systems around children to nurture compassion

How will SEL Shala 2020 work?

SEL Shala is an 8-day online training programme for  anyone who works with children to build a deeper understanding of their own social-emotional competencies, and understand how to integrate SEL into educational and other learning processes.

Through a variety of experiences such as expressive writing, poetry, pair-share protocols, small group discussions, audio-visuals, art, and research, SEL Shala enables participants to dig deeper into social-emotional practices of self, children and the organisations they are part of. They also get to explore resources such as framework documents, research materials, SEL activities, and lesson plans to further bring it into their practice.
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Content

  • Mental Health spectrum and frameworks
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks
  • Social-Emotional Competencies
  • Mapping SEL to School/Organisation’ Vision & Design
  • Exploring Apni Shala’s SEL curriculum
  • SEL and academic curriculum - connections
  • Facilitating SEL with children and adolescents

4 Focus Areas / Theme to choose from

SEL for Self
Each educator needs to have learning and growth opportunities.   They look within oneself and discovering areas of  psycho-social competencies in one self.
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SEL in Classrooms
Educators will learn to integrate simple games and circle time activities into their classrooms.   Age-appropriateness and time availability will be taken into consideration.

Educator as a Facilitator
This programme creates a shift of mindset from educator to facilitator,  ​arising from an active reflection into one’s own practices as teachers.

SEL integration
Provide holistic SEL opportunities to all  children in the school based on  the CASEL  framework.
Who CAN ATTEND?​
If you are passionate about students’ wellbeing, this development opportunity is for you. The training is well suited for all educators, principals, parents, caregivers, social workers, counselors, mental health workers, B.Ed. students and individuals working with children in any capacity. You may also want to attend this course  if you are planning to transition into education from other fields
SCHedule
Dates
Day 1:   Wed, 15th July 2020
Day 2:   Thurs, 16th July 2020
Day 3:   Wed, 22nd July 2020
Day 4:   Thurs, 23rd July 2020
Day 5:   Wed, 29th July 2020
Day 6:    Thurs, 30th July 2020
Day 7:   Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Day 8:   Thurs, 6th Aug 2020

  • All sessions will happen from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM.  
  • After 2 sessions, there will be a home-assignment for the week. 
  • Three parallel trainings will take place with the same content in Hindi, Marathi, and English.
  • Participants will receive a completion certificate after the 8-day course. ​
PARTICIPATION FEES
INR 1800 per participant for 8 sessions (including the participation in the session, resources shared and design support offered)

Notes: 
  • If schools send a group of more than 3 educators per school, a group concession of 50% will be offered. 
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  • For participants, who may not be able to pay the fee, keeping the current COVID-19 context in mind, scholarships are available. Please mention the same in the form and our team will reach out to you to discuss this. 
THE FACILITATORS
Akash Gaikwad has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Mumbai University. He works with Apni Shala as a Programme Facilitator. He is also co-founder of THE SHOR poetry group. When Akash is not working, you will find him drinking chai (tea) and listening to music or walking.

Krutika Khare, as Programme Lead with Apni Shala, facilitates Social Emotional Learning with students, educators, principals and parents in a variety of settings. She also supports the organization’s strategic partnership and relationship development with government schools for SEL integration. Krutika holds a Bachelors’s in Psychology and an advanced diploma in counseling. 

Pranali Patil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mumbai University and a diploma in Early Childhood Care Education (ECCEd). She works with Apni Shala as an SEL Curriculum Lead. When Pranali is not working, you will find her making travel plans or trying new restaurants or doodling.

Do you know an interested group of teachers?

 For queries about SEL Shala regarding programme content, outcomes or fees,   contact us.