Identity and Agency
JANUARY, 24 2023
SAN VICENTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Vicente
Elementary
School
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is
an integral part of education and human
development. SEL is the process through
which all young people and adults acquire
and apply the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to develop healthy identities,
manage emotions and achieve personal
and collective goals, feel and show empathy
for others, establish and maintain
supportive
relationships,
and
make
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responsible and caring decisions.
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School
San Vicente
Elementary School
(SEL is) a
framework that
focuses on the
core social and
emotional skills
necessary for
students of all ages
to be
healthy and
successful
Social and
Emotional Learning
by Frey, Fisher, and
Smith (2018)
Supported by the
Wallace
Foundation Model
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San Vicente
Elementary School
INTEGRATED
SEL
San Vicente
Elementary School
What is the importance of Social and Emotional
Learning?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps improve
kids’ academic performance, curtail bullying, reduce
dropout rates, and build character.
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This has a lot to do with sense of self (e.g., identity), voice and to the sense that you can make
personal choices and pursue these choices with directed actions (e.g. sense of agency). With a strong
sense of self and agency, students are more likely to be active in their learning and take personal
responsibility for their learning and their progress (internal local of control). They believe in their
ability to improve with hard work is facilitated by having a growth mindset. These dispositions, in turn,
lead to confidence, self-efficacy and the inner strength cope and bounce back from setbacks
(resilience).
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Strength
recognition
Self-efficacy
Growth mindset
Grit
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Resiliency
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Strength recognition
Self-efficacy
Growth mindset
Grit
Positive traits, such as kindness, teamwork, or hope, that is morally
valued in its own right and contributes to the fulfillment of the self and
others.
Belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific
performance attainments.
Having a growth mindset means believing that a person's abilities aren't innate
but can be improved through effort, learning, and persistence.
The ability to persist in something you feel passionate about and persevere
when you face obstacles. This kind of passion is not about intense emotions or
infatuation. It’s about having direction and commitment. When you have this
kind of passion, you can stay committed to a task that may be difficult or
boring.
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Resiliency
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The ability
to withstand
adversity and bounce back from difficult life events.
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Key Points:
Developing a strong sense of identity and agency is
crucial for promoting SEL
Individuals who have a positive sense of self and a strong
sense of agency are more likely to;
 Set and achieve goals
 Make responsible decisions
 Build positive relationships
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 Manage emotions effectively
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