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    Transformative Social and Emotional Learning
    Centering Equity and Social Justice in Pre-K–6 Classrooms

    Madora Soutter (Author), Alessandra E. Ward (Author), Chu N. Ly (Author)

    9780807787076

    Hardback, published 28 March 2025

    224 pages
    23.5 x 16.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.414 kg

    Learn how to cultivate a commitment to justice with young children in developmentally appropriate ways (pre-K–grade ).

    Transformative social and emotional learning (TSEL) is an asset-based, culturally responsive way of teaching that sees social and emotional learning and social justice as inextricably linked. This practical guide will support teachers in centering TSEL in their work and in cultivating a commitment to justice with young children in developmentally appropriate ways.

    The authors provide stories, perspectives, and concrete tools, including planning resources for teachers, tips on integrating TSEL into different content areas, research on how to foster positive racial identity development, support for integrating transformative play into the classroom, and a roadmap for teacher educators. The text provides specific examples that demonstrate how to implement complex concepts in accessible ways. Chapters are designed to be practical (though not overly prescriptive) so teachers can readily adapt takeaways to their own practice.

    Book Features:

    • Advice on how to navigate barriers to integrating TSEL: An entire chapter is dedicated to situating TSEL in the realities of the current climate—providing teachers with tools and resources to address challenges that are inherent to social justice work.
    • Concrete tools for a complex concept: TSEL as a concept can be difficult to access for classroom teachers who are already creating so much content. This book provides concrete tools and specific examples of how to implement TSEL without oversimplifying this work.
    • A foundation of social justice for young children: Social justice work has traditionally focused more on adolescents. This book provides tools for building a developmentally appropriate foundation for doing this work with young changemakers (pre-K–grade ).

    Contents

    Acknowledgments  ix

    Introduction  
    Why TSEL Matters to Us  3

    .  Toward a Transformative Vision of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)  5
    What You'll Learn  5
    What Is SEL and Why Does It Matter?  5
    Research on Outcomes for Students: Why SEL Matters  7
    What Is Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (TSEL) and Why Does It Matter?  8
    Transformative SEL: What Is It and How Is It Different From SEL?  
    Children as Changemakers: Making the Case for TSEL in Elementary Classrooms   4
    Closing Thoughts   4

    2.  TSEL Planning Toolkit  23
    What You'll Learn  23
    Identify Your SEL Goals  23
    There Are Many Ways to Bring SEL to Your Classroom  2
    Infusing SEL and TSEL Into a Sample Lesson  3
    Pushing an SEL Curriculum Past Personally Responsible SEL to Transformative SEL  35
    Closing Thoughts  42

    3.  Integrating Transformative Social and Emotional Learning With Other Domains  45
    Contributing Teacher Voices: Christie Brewster and Lindsay Dugan
    What You'll Learn  45
    Starting With Literacy  4
    Sample Lesson Plan  49
    Integrating SEL With Other Subjects Using Project- Based Learning  5
    Thinking Outside the (Homeroom) Box: SEL and Specials  53
    Closing Thoughts  55

    4.  Supporting Students to Develop Positive Racial Identities  57
    Authorship led by Marisha L. Humphries and Ceily Moore
    Contributing Teacher Voice: Ashley L. McCall
    What You'll Learn  58
    The Importance of Attending to Race From a Transformative SEL Perspective  58
    How Children Develop Racial Identity  59
    Teacher Self-Reflection and Racial Identity  
    Culturally and Developmentally Responsive Pedagogical Practices for Supporting Racial Identity Development   4
    Challenges and Opportunities in Supporting Students' Racial Identity   9
    Closing Thoughts  74

    5.  Transformative Play  77
    Authored with Rani Pan and Laura A. Hudock
    Contributing Teacher Voices: Martine Ciccio and Sarah Hurdelbrink
    What You'll Learn  79
    A Self-Reflective Journey, by Rani Pan  79
    What Is Play?  8
    Play as Pedagogy  82
    Personally Responsible Play  83
    Participatory Play  8
    Transformative Play  88
    Integrating Play Into an Existing Curriculum  9
    Open-Ended Materials for Play for All Classrooms  9
    Closing Thoughts  93

    .  Transformative Social-Emotional Learning in Online and Hybrid Environments  95
    What You'll Learn  95
    Infusing SEL Into Online and Hybrid Spaces: Cultivating Personally Responsible SEL  9
    Cultivating Transformative SEL in Online and Hybrid Spaces  99
    Building Partnerships and Collaborating With Families   4
    Closing Thoughts   7

    7.  Professional Learning Communities for Transformative Social and Emotional Learning   9
    Authored with Graciela Petrelli, Samantha Simon, Oladimeji Fatoki, and Madelyn Dyer
    What You'll Learn  
    What Exactly Are Professional Learning Communities?  
    Why Are PLCs Effective?  
    Recommended PLC Structure   2
    Sample PLC   2
    Closing Thoughts   2

    8.  Assessing Transformative Social and Emotional Learning: Holding Ourselves Accountable   23
    What You'll Learn   2
    Listen to Students   2
    Measure Context   29
    How Can We Measure Context and How Can It Help?   3
    Closing Thoughts   32

    9.  Navigating Roadblocks to TSEL   35
    What You'll Learn   35
    Case Studies and Resources   3
    Closing Thoughts   4

    .  Integrating Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Into Educator Preparation   47
    Contributing Teacher Voices: Susan Donnellan and Sara Donaldson
    What You'll Learn   48
    Where Do Learning Experiences on TSEL Fit in Educator Preparation Programs?   48
    What Can an SEL Course Look Like?   5
    How Do I Get Support for and Build an SEL Course?   3
    Closing Thoughts   7

    .  TSEL for Educators   73
    What You'll Learn   73
    Principle : Strengths-Based Mindset   73
    Principle 2: Critical and Transformative Stance   7
    Principle 3: Patience and Flexibility   78
    Principle 4: Reflection and Action   79
    Closing Thoughts   82

    References   85

    Index   99

    About the Authors and Contributors  2 5
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