LibGuides: SEL-7100: Module 2 Resources

Lesson 3 Required Resources

Articles

Stretching Towards Social Justice: A Case Study of Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
McGovern, G., Pinetta, B. J., Montoro, J. M., Channey, J., Rosario-Ramos, E., & Rivas-Drake, D. (2023). Stretching towards social justice: A case study of transformative social and emotional learning (SEL). Social and Emotional Learning: Research, Practice, and Policy, 2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sel.2023.100018
This study examines the experiences of educators implementing SEL and the perspectives of the families they serve.
Why SEL Alone Isn't Enough
Simmons, D. (2021). Why SEL alone isn’t enough. Educational Leadership, 78(6), 30–34. https://research.ebsco.com/c/udgvh3/viewer/pdf/5khqpvt5mb
This article explores one advocate's perspective on why transformative SEL is critically important in schools.
Transformative Social and Emotional Learning: Work Notes on an Action Research Agenda
Williams, B. V., & Jagers, R. J. (2022). Transformative social and emotional learning: Work notes on an action research agenda. Urban Education, 57(2), 191–197. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920933340
Leaders in the tSEL movement, Jagers and Williams describe the research agenda for tSEL. You may want to consider following these authors and their agenda as you advance in this program of study.
How to Sell SEL: Parents and the Politics of Social-Emotional Learning
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, YouGov, & Tyner, A. (2021). How to sell SEL: Parents and the politics of social-emotional learning. In Thomas B. Fordham Institute. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED616280.pdf
This report includes information and numerous charts that can help you consider the complex realities of leading SEL in public education.

Lesson 4 Required Resources

Book Chapters

Mezirow and the Theory of Transformative Learning
Fleming, T. (2018). Mezirow and the theory of transformative learning. In V. Wang (Ed.), Critical theory and transformative learning (pp. 120-136). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/206132
This chapter provides you with an overview of transformational learning theory while focusing on critical reflection as a part of transformative learning and a necessary quality to consider for adult SEL and implementation of tSEL.
Social and Emotional Learning in Action: Creating Systemic Change in Schools
Rimm-Kaufman, S. E., Strambler, M. J., & Schonert-Reichl, K. A. (Eds.). (2023). Social and emotional learning in action: Creating systemic change in schools. Guilford Publications.
Read Chapter 5, pages 93-112, What We Saw on the Wall: Adult Transformative SEL as a Lever for Equity and Excellence in Schools. As you read the chapter, consider how social and emotional development may be important to other adults such as community members, faculty and staff in higher education, and employees in other industries.

Article

Teacher Transformative SEL as a Foundation for Student Transformative SEL
Soutter, M., & Timmerman, J. (2022). Teacher transformative SEL as a foundation for student transformative SEL. Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, 21(1), 45–57. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1444935.pdf
This article explores the impact of teachers’ beliefs on the implementation of tSEL.

Recommended Resources

Book Chapter

What "Form" Transforms?: A Constructive-Developmental Approach to Transformative Learning

Kegan, R. (2000). What "form" transforms?: A constructive-developmental approach to transformative learning. In J. Mezirow (Ed.) & Associates, Learning as transformation (pp. 3- 34). Jossey-Bass.

This chapter in Mezirow’s seminal text lays the foundation for differentiating transformative learning as adult learning. While this is not available in the NU library, you can access this via an interlibrary loan. Reach out to your librarian for assistance.

Articles

Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (T-SEL): The Experiences of Teenagers Participating in Volunteer Club Activities in the Community
Cojocaru, S. (2023). Transformative social and emotional learning (T-SEL): The experiences of teenagers participating in volunteer club activities in the community. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20064976
This study examines SEL in out-of-school activities for adolescents.
Examining Teacher Dispositions for Evidence of (Transformative) Social and Emotional Competencies with Black Boys: The Case of Three Urban High School Teachers
Warren, C. A., Presberry, C., & Louis, L. (2022). Examining teacher dispositions for evidence of (transformative) social and emotional competencies with black boys: The case of three urban high school teachers. Urban Education, 57(2), 251–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920933326
This article examines how educators’ dispositions impact the implementation of the transformative elements of SEL.
CASEL Is Updating the Most Widely Recognized Definition of Social-Emotional Learning. Here’s Why
Neimi, K. (2020). CASEL is updating the most widely recognized definition of social-emotional learning. Here’s why. The 74. https://www.the74million.org/article/niemi-casel-is-updating-the-most-widely-recognized-definition-of-social-emotional-learning-heres-why/
A brief article written by the (then) President of CASEL when the updates to the definition of SEL and the competencies were implemented.
Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Toward SEL in Service of Educational Equity and Excellence
Jagers, R. J., Rivas-Drake, D., & Williams, B. (2019). Transformative social and emotional learning (SEL): Toward SEL in service of educational equity and excellence. Educational Psychologist, 54(3), 162–184. https://research.ebsco.com/c/udgvh3/viewer/pdf/bixc3mrvxf
This article introduces tSEL and provides background on the elements that make SEL transformative.

Video

A Reintroduction to SEL: CASEL’s Definition and Framework
CASEL. (2020, Oct. 9). A reintroduction to SEL: CASEL’s definition and framework [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N_Y34tjQm8
A webinar describing the CASEL SEL definition and competency updates in 2020. (50:14)