Summary of "108 - Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma - Session 3 - Lesson 3"

Overview

This is the final portion of Course 108: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Trauma (Session 3, Lesson 3). The instructor reviews the course’s core content, emphasizes practical classroom implementation, and explains the assignment required for credit.

The Five Pillars of SEL (credited to the NEA) are the central framework reviewed and used as the basis for the assignment and classroom practice.

The Five Pillars (definitions and teaching focus)

Self-awareness Understand one’s own emotions, how one processes them, and how one’s decisions affect others.
Relationship management Maintain and build positive, empathetic relationships (student-student, student-parent, student-teacher, teacher-admin).
Social awareness Help students understand themselves in relation to their community, town, state, nation, and the world; build perspective-taking and connection.
Self-regulation Teach tools and strategies that help students return to a calm, consistent state when behavior is abrupt or unpredictable.
Responsible decision-making Teach students to make thoughtful choices that set them up for lifelong success, starting in early grades and extending through adulthood.

Assignment and requirements (steps to get course credit)

Review each of the five pillars.
Write a reflective submission that addresses:
- How the five pillars impacted you.
- How you will implement these pillars in your classroom and school.
- Details about your school context and your students (so feedback can be tailored).
- Any self-reflection or specific questions/advice you want from the instructor.
Submission process:
- Post your reflection to the course discussion thread (so peers and the instructor can read and respond).
- Email a copy of the reflection to the instructor for review.
After submission:
- Post questions to the course thread (public) to enable peer learning and collective Q&A.
- Expect the instructor to offer advice, resources, and follow-up where requested.

Implementation guidance and recommendations

Even if your school has a dedicated SEL teacher, classroom teachers should integrate SEL activities and practices daily.
Use the specific self-regulation tools and activities presented earlier in the course, especially with students who show abrupt or unpredictable behavior.
Foster a classroom culture that prioritizes human well-being first (students are people first, learners second).
Share successes and failures on the discussion thread — learning from what did and didn’t work is encouraged.
Reach out to the instructor for additional resources or support.

Instructor support and contact

The instructor offers additional resources and is available for advice and stories from practice.

Contact: julie.mit332@gmail.com Course provider: Lighthouse Consulting

Closing

Thank you for participating. You are encouraged to apply SEL strategies in everyday classroom practice to support students’ long-term success.

Speakers / sources featured

Instructor: Julie (julie.mit332@gmail.com) — course presenter and point of contact.
NEA (National Education Association) — source of the Five Pillars framework referenced.
Lighthouse Consulting — organization offering the course.