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Learning as a Science
TASK 4
Teaching Social and Emotional Skills
Western Governors University
, 2
Impact of Self-Awareness
Self-awareness skills are a very important part of a child’s social and emotional
development. Teaching my students self-awareness skills can impact their growth and
development in the classroom. When students can recognize their strengths and weaknesses,
they have a more positive self-esteem (Morin, n.d.). Positive self-esteem allows students to
take learning risk that they may not normally take. This can lead to huge educational gains in
the classroom. This also helps students reflect on what they are most successful in and
understand how other concepts challenge them. By teaching self-awareness skills students pay
close attention to their emotions and how they play a role in growth and learning in the
classroom.
Self-Awareness Skills Activities
One instructional activity I use to teach self-awareness to student is a feelings journal. I set
aside morning time every Monday for students to journal their thoughts and feeling at the
beginning of the week. This is something that can be done on their own and kept personal if a
student doesn’t want to share. It can also be done as needed if a student is feeling
overwhelmed. Some students have tough weekends so this is a great activity to learn more
about my students while giving them an outlet to share feelings. I can also meet with students
individually to discuss they journaling and feelings. At times, this can set a positive tone for
the week. If or when students share their journal entry with me, I can help them make goals
for themselves if needed and guide them through how they are feeling.
Learning as a Science
TASK 4
Teaching Social and Emotional Skills
Western Governors University
, 2
Impact of Self-Awareness
Self-awareness skills are a very important part of a child’s social and emotional
development. Teaching my students self-awareness skills can impact their growth and
development in the classroom. When students can recognize their strengths and weaknesses,
they have a more positive self-esteem (Morin, n.d.). Positive self-esteem allows students to
take learning risk that they may not normally take. This can lead to huge educational gains in
the classroom. This also helps students reflect on what they are most successful in and
understand how other concepts challenge them. By teaching self-awareness skills students pay
close attention to their emotions and how they play a role in growth and learning in the
classroom.
Self-Awareness Skills Activities
One instructional activity I use to teach self-awareness to student is a feelings journal. I set
aside morning time every Monday for students to journal their thoughts and feeling at the
beginning of the week. This is something that can be done on their own and kept personal if a
student doesn’t want to share. It can also be done as needed if a student is feeling
overwhelmed. Some students have tough weekends so this is a great activity to learn more
about my students while giving them an outlet to share feelings. I can also meet with students
individually to discuss they journaling and feelings. At times, this can set a positive tone for
the week. If or when students share their journal entry with me, I can help them make goals
for themselves if needed and guide them through how they are feeling.
