Teaching Strategies to Encourage Socioemotional Development and Social Development of Adolescents

Video Clip 1: Teaching Strategies to Encourage Socioemotional Development

1		What kinds of social activities do you observe in these classrooms? In what ways do these activities foster social development in students?
2		Identify some specific teaching strategies teachers could implement to foster positive social and emotional development in students.

Video Clip 2: Social Development of Adolescents

3		Describe some characteristics of middle schoolers and adolescents. Why is it important for teachers to be aware of the changes that adolescents are undergoing?
4		How can teachers build upon the changing natures of adolescents within their classrooms and curriculum?