ERIC Number: ED619953
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb-10
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ISBN: 978-1-952812-67-5
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There's More to the Story: Using Literature to Teach Diversity and Social-Emotional Skills in the Elementary Classroom
Cartledge, Gwendolyn; Yurick, Amanda L.; Telesman, Alana Oif
Solution Tree
Introduce diversity and social-emotional learning to elementary students through a wide array of culturally relevant, quality children's literature. This valuable resource shares recommendations for books that explore race, ethnicity, gender, (dis)ability, religion, and more. The authors pair activities with book suggestions to promote healthy self-affirmation, self-assertion, and conflict resolution so students learn how their actions impact others. Educators will be able to: (1) Gain a basic understanding of social-emotional learning and concepts; (2) Discover why literature is an effective tool for conveying diversity issues and social-emotional concepts; (3) Engage young students with literature and activities to help them understand complex issues; (4) Integrate literature from a vast array of diverse groups into classroom learning to broaden cultural understanding; and (5) Create an environment in which students can learn, process, and celebrate cultural differences. [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.]
Descriptors: Diversity, Social Emotional Learning, Elementary School Students, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Race, Ethnicity, Gender Issues, Disabilities, Religion, Conflict Resolution
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Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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