This course will give teachers tools to respectfully and effectively support students in building and strengthening self-regulation skills. Research regarding the evolution of self-regulation in the process of human development will be shared. In addition, the importance of co-regulation in the adult-child classroom relationship will be explored through experiential exercises. Participants will learn the neurobiology behind the human brain’s reactions to threats and perceived threats, as well as some instructional tools to teach students about this. This shared understanding can create a vocabulary of self-regulation inside the classroom that can support classroom structures such as a calm down area, sensory exploration baskets, and skill building role-play. Teachers will be exposed to additional lessons and group settling practices that they can use in the classroom to prepare students to engage in optimal learning. Finally, a developmental approach to assessing self-regulation skills will be introduced.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• Outline emotional management skill development in childhood, including the part that co-regulation plays
• Examine the impact that neurobiology has on self-regulation and learn ways to teach students about it
• Explore classroom structures that support practice to strengthen emotional management skills
• Participate in lessons and group settling practices that can be used in the classroom
• Introduce a developmental framework for assessing social and emotional skills

Outline 
Session 1: Understanding Attachment and the Flight or Fight Response

• Introductions & Ground Rules
• The Foundational Building Blocks of the Brain that Enable Emotional Management Power of Presence Role Play
• Attachment to Adults as the Cement that Holds the Foundational Blocks together & the Impact of Trauma on Development
• The Neurobiology of Strong Emotions
• Classroom Structures to Support Emotion Regulation

Session 2: Direct Instruction in Emotional Regulation

• Mindfulness & Trauma Informed Meditation Guidance
• Using the Breath for Emotional Management
• Using the Senses to Self-regulate
• Using Problem-solving Strategies to Manage Emotion
• Group Settling Practices
• Using a Developmental Approach to Assessing Emotion Management Skills
• Applying Learning to the Classroom or School Setting Reflection and Sharing

Trainer’s Profile

Jill S. is an educational consultant and social and emotional learning trainer and coach based out of Bellingham, WA, USA. For most of her 25-year career, she has worked in American and Chinese public and independent schools with young people (ages 2-18) and their families as a teacher, school administrator, and most recently the Early Childhood Social and Emotional Learning Specialist in an international school in China. She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from DePaul University in Chicago, IL, USA and is a Positive Discipline Association certified trainer.  She is fascinated by the ways that schools acculturate students and enjoys sharing tools to help make classrooms and subsequently cultures places that work for us all!

Methodology

Didactic instruction, role-play, large and small group discussions, modeling of instruction. self-assessment, verbal and written reflection, and video

Platform

Zoom
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Target Audience

Teachers, counselors, administrators and other school staff that support students ages 2 – 9

Fees
1 person: SGD350.00 (USD270.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD340 (USD260)
5 person & more: SGD330 (USD250)
E-certificate will be issued

Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date:  12 Oct 2022 19 Oct 2022

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