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Study Course Description

Social-Emotional Learning

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_134
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Understand the importance and practical application of social-emotional learning in all levels of education by applying the five SEL competencies and creating a relationship-oriented learning environment.

Preliminary Knowledge

Prior knowledge in pedagogy and educational psychology, understanding of teaching and learning processes in the context of diversity and inclusive education, as well as skills to organize and manage a student-centred learning environment and to assess students’ learning and behavioural characteristics.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain the SEM model and the five social and emotional learning competencies (SELCs) and their relevance to sport pedagogy.

Individual work and tests

Examination Individual work

2.Describe the five competences of SEM in relation to your experience and self-awareness.

Individual work and tests

Examination Individual work

3.Explain the principles of the SEM model in planning, implementing and evaluating the learning process in the professional work of a sports teacher and coach.

Individual work and tests

Examination Individual work

4.Explain the importance of socio-emotional competences in building constructive dialogue, cooperation and mutually respectful relationships in sport and educational environments.

Individual work and tests

Individual work

Skills

1.The competences of the SEM have been intentionally developed, creating a relationship-oriented study environment.

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Individual work Examination

2.Is able to apply SEM methods to the study process in order to create a study environment oriented towards mutual trust and cooperation in the audience.

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Examination Individual work

3.Different SEM strategies are applied to promote socio-emotional development, civic learning and civic involvement in the study process.

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Examination Individual work

4.Create self-management plans and info graphics and design schemes and apply these plans to the learning process, with the aim of developing the ability for children to manage themselves.

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Individual work Examination

5.Choose and apply strategies to create a positive atmosphere in a modern diverse classroom.

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Examination Individual work

Competences

1.Recognises your emotions, thoughts and values and how they affect an individual’s behaviour.

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Examination

2.Manage your emotions, thoughts, and behavior effectively in different situations

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Examination

3.Overcome stress, self-motivating and personal and academic ambition competences essential to the longevity and overall wellbeing of the teaching profession

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Examination

4.Reflect on your professional development using growth mindset principles and feedback for further improvement.

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Examination Individual work

5.Develop a solution for a learning or training situation that promotes an inclusive and supportive environment and the social and emotional engagement of learners.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

50.00% from total grade
Test

Students independently prepare for seminar classes, study scientific and methodological literature related to the course topics and analyze it, develop and present an independent work:

1. To carry out a research evaluation of the application of SEM competencies in the development of the individual.

2. Based on the SEM competence model, develop a mind map that reflects the student's self-assessment of SEM competencies.

3. Analyze and evaluate good practice examples where SEM strategies have been used to create a positive atmosphere in a modernly diverse classroom and to create an inclusive environment in an educational institution. Present the results of the evaluation (group collaboration).

4. Independently develop a self-management plan, reflecting the plan in an info graphic and/or design scheme and explaining the use of the plan in the Study process, with the aim of learning to develop plans for learners that will allow them to develop the ability to manage themselves, in accordance with the SEM competence approach.

5. In developing SEM competencies, set appropriate learning outcomes, choose appropriate Study methods, according to the chosen age group, justifying the usefulness of the chosen Study method. Demonstrate and lead group activities for developing SEM competencies.

6. In a group, explore at least three countries' experience of applying SEM in practice, focusing on providing feedback and evaluating students' performance. Present the group's seminar experience research.

The work is assessed with a test if all of the above criteria are met.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Self-assessment of one’s SEL skills and competencies and development of a plan for their further improvement. The exam is assessed on a 10-point scale; the assessment criteria are available in the course e-learning environment.

The study course is considered successfully completed if the independent assignment is passed and a grade of at least 4 is obtained in the exam.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM. Learning as a social process. Link of SEM to individual’s mental health.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM. Learning as a social process. Link of SEM to individual’s mental health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM model. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural competence groups. Five SEM competence groups: – Understand yourself (self-awareness). – Manage yourself (self-management). - Understand others (social awareness). - Relationship skills (get along with others). - Responsible decision-making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM model. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural competence groups. Five SEM competence groups: – Understand yourself (self-awareness). – Manage yourself (self-management). - Understand others (social awareness). - Relationship skills (get along with others). - Responsible decision-making.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM model. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural competence groups. Five SEM competence groups: – Understand yourself (self-awareness). – Manage yourself (self-management). - Understand others (social awareness). - Relationship skills (get along with others). - Responsible decision-making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Application of SEM in formal, non-formal and informal education. Standard of social-emotional learning – a list of basic levels indicating what achievements are expected of students in their social and emotional development.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Application of SEM in formal, non-formal and informal education. Standard of social-emotional learning – a list of basic levels indicating what achievements are expected of students in their social and emotional development.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques. Working in a group and learning through a game.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques. Working in a group and learning through a game.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques – kinetic activities. Reflection, its levels. Learning-oriented feedback.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques – kinetic activities. Reflection, its levels. Learning-oriented feedback.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Benefits of applying SEM to the study process and link to academic achievements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Benefits of applying SEM to the study process and link to academic achievements.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for assessing SEM at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for assessing SEM at school.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for assessing SEM at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementing SEM in sport pedagogy practice. Building a relationship-oriented learning environment in PE and health classes. Building social dialogue in society.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementing SEM in sport pedagogy practice. Building a relationship-oriented learning environment in PE and health classes. Building social dialogue in society.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM. Learning as a social process. Link of SEM to individual’s mental health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM model. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural competence groups. Five SEM competence groups: – Understand yourself (self-awareness). – Manage yourself (self-management). - Understand others (social awareness). - Relationship skills (get along with others). - Responsible decision-making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

SEM model. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural competence groups. Five SEM competence groups: – Understand yourself (self-awareness). – Manage yourself (self-management). - Understand others (social awareness). - Relationship skills (get along with others). - Responsible decision-making.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Application of SEM in formal, non-formal and informal education. Standard of social-emotional learning – a list of basic levels indicating what achievements are expected of students in their social and emotional development.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques. Working in a group and learning through a game.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods and techniques – kinetic activities. Reflection, its levels. Learning-oriented feedback.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Benefits of applying SEM to the study process and link to academic achievements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Benefits of applying SEM to the study process and link to academic achievements.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for assessing SEM at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of SEM skills using formative assessment methods and self-assessments. Practical tools for assessing SEM at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementing SEM in sport pedagogy practice. Building a relationship-oriented learning environment in PE and health classes. Building social dialogue in society.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Implementing SEM in sport pedagogy practice. Building a relationship-oriented learning environment in PE and health classes. Building social dialogue in society.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Metodiskie paņēmieni skolēnu sociāli emocionālo prasmju novērtēšanai skolā (2020). Projekts “Learning to be”, 10 - 128lpp.

2.

Koļesņikova, J., Bite, D., Kīvīte-Urtāne, A., Perepjolkina, V., Krone, I., & Gulbe, Z. (2023). Informatīvais ziņojums par emocionālās labizjūtas sekmēšanas un novērtēšanas instrumentiem un programmām Latvijas izglītības iestādēs. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte.

3.

Rokasgrāmata pedagogiem cieņpilnas komunikācijaskultūras veicināšanai klasē "Izzini sevi - saproti citus" 14 - 36. lpp

4.

Conley, C., S. (2015). SEL in Higher Education. In Durlak, J. A., Domitrovich, C. E., Weissberg, R. P., & Guillotta, T. P. (Eds.), Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning. NY: Guilford Press. p23-238 (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Drago-Severson, E., & Blum-DeStefano, J. (2016). Theoretical Foundations of Feedback for Growth. Tell Me So I Can Hear You: A Developmental Approach to Feedback for Educators. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.Suitable for English stream

2.

Social-Emotional Learning Is the Rage in K-12. So Why Not in College? (2017). EdSurge article by Norian Caporale-Berkowitz (May 4, 2017)Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Saskaņā ar patstāvīgo darbu uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs: PROQUEST EBRARY - Ebook Central; THOMSON REUTERS - Web of Science; SCOPUS - Bibliographic database; SCIENCE DIRECT - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine