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In The Social Emotional Classroom, celebrated educators and authors Anna-Lisa Mackey and Melissa Ragan deliver an insightful, rigorous, and accessible treatment of social emotional learning in education. Using research from the Theory of Constructed Emotion, the authors highlight the relationship between the new view of neurobiology and Social Emotional Learning.
The book connects five key competencies, including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills, to this new understanding of the brain. You’ll also learn from:
Perfect for K-12 educators, principals, superintendents, and other education leaders, The Social Emotional Classroom will also earn a place in the libraries of parents and caregivers who are responsible for young people’s day-to-day learning.
Anna-Lisa Mackey, M.Ed.
Chief Executive Officer, PATHS Program LLC
Anna-Lisa Mackey, M.Ed., is an SEL expert with more than 20 years of experience in SEL training and professional development, student behavior, academic performance, and personal skills. She has worked with Head Start Cares and the Canadian Mental Health Association on two large-scale implementations, and trained school staff and mental health professionals in Canada and the United States. Ms. Mackey has also presented on social and emotional learning at numerous conferences. She is the host of the Social Emotional Us podcast.
Melissa Ragan
Chief Learning Officer, Navigate360
Melissa Ragan is a former English teacher turned curriculum and learning development executive with experience building programs. Published works on the topic of SEL include: "Building the Social and Emotional Competencies of Teachers," UNESCO, December 2020, "Importance of Social Emotional Learning for CTE Students," Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, June 2018, and "Social Emotional Learning for High School Students, Urban Collaborative," May 2018.
Chapter 1: Social Emotional Learning
Chapter 2: Self-Awareness
Chapter 3: Self-Management
Chapter 4: Social Awareness
Chapter 5: Relationship Skills
Chapter 6: Responsible Decision-Making
Chapter 7: SEL For All Students
Chapter 8: SEL in Every Content Area
Chapter 9: SEL Lesson Plans and Novel Study Ideas
Chapter 10: Implementing SEL
Chapter 11: Advanced SEL Classroom Skills