Date:
May 21, 2020
9 am - 1 pm
(This session will be presented in a virtual format)
Description:
High-quality arts education is a powerful catalyst for social-emotional learning. In this session participants will explore how learning in and through the arts fosters social- emotional growth and contributes to positive school culture. The natural alignment between arts education and the five social-emotional competencies will be closely examined through colorful examples, demonstrating the many implications.This session will empower teachers and administrators to cultivate connections between their arts programs and the New Jersey Social Emotional Competencies with greater intention, in order to impact the student experience.
Presenters:
- Maurice J. Elias, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, Director, Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab
- Dale Schmid, Ed.D., Arts Coordinator, NJ Department of Education
This Workshop is part of the Spring 2020 Arts Education series
co-sponsored by Arts Ed NJ and NJPSA/FEA