Teaching Positive Social Skills to Students (prev #: EDU-506YG) - EDU-X702A
Course Description
Strengthen Positive Social Skills in Your Students for Success in Class
Studies indicate the development of social and emotional skills can positively affect student achievement and success in school and later in life. This course examines the research and best practices for teaching students positive social skills. Participants will develop a toolkit of resources for teaching and promoting the development of students' self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
This course is also applicable toward the Effective Classroom Management Solutions Certificate and the Character Education Development Certificate course requirements.
Learner Outcomes
- Explain the impact of positive social skills on student success in school and later in life
- Identify best practices and instructional strategies for teaching students self-awareness, social-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making
- Design a toolkit for teaching students positive social skills
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grades K-12)
Course Materials: All materials for this course are included in the online course
Prerequisites
None
Testimonials
"I learned a lot of valuable information that I will use with my students." -- Melanie Kim Wiess, Educator, Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
"I really enjoyed this course, I learned a lot and feel I can apply it to my work." -- Kimber Azevedo, Educator, Janesville Elementary School, Janesville, CA
"This course is great if you are someone who deals with people of all ages. It gives great advice, communication skills, and all the aspects of interacting with others in a positive way. This will definitely help anyone!" -- Jolene Thompson, Waterford Unified School District, Waterford, CA
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Character Education Development Certificate : Courses - Enroll in Individual Courses, or Earn a Certificate with Required Courses (9 units)
- Effective Classroom Management Solutions Certificate : Courses - Enroll in Individual Courses, or Earn a Certificate with Required Courses (11 Units)
- Professional Teachers Program Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.