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SEL in Action
The SEL in Action Podcast explores how social and emotional competencies are enacted within various professional settings. This podcast was created based on my deep curiosity about what social and emotional learning look like across the lifespan.I, Heather, will be your host for the SEL in Action Podcast. I’m excited to go on this journey with you as we talk to a variety of interesting individuals!Each episode we will chat with professionals and leaders from various sectors.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12 Guest Podcast with Matt Clarke & Randie Sykes
On this special guest episode, Matt Clarke interviews Randie Sykes about how they integrate mindfulness into their classrooms and schools.Matt Clarke is the department head of English Language Learning at Fraser Heights Secondary in...
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Episode 12
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23:51
Episode 11 with Adra Young
This week, I spoke with Adra Young, founder of Ardannyl. Adra is an educator, speaker and author focusing on building connections through creativity. She has over 24 years of educational experience and is passionate about creating space for stu...
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Episode 11
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42:54
Episode 10 with Ellen Mahoney (The Circulus Institute)
This week, I spoke with Ellen Mahoney, CEO and founder of The Circulus Institute. Ellen is passionate about fostering educator's social and emotional learning so they can support themselves and their students. We talk about the gaps in educatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:40
Episode 9 with Brenda Dunn (Art in Jest)
This week, I speak with Brenda Dunn (aka Art in Jest) about the skills developed through art and being a community-engaged artist. Brenda discusses the importance of relationships and social awareness in art and valuing yourself and those aroun...
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Episode 9
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31:11
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Episode 8 on the Challenges of Remote Working & Teaching
This week, I discuss some of the common challenges that we face with remote teaching and learning. I delve into the challenges of fostering trust, communication, setting boundaries, and engaging in a lot of reflection, perspective-taking and em...
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Episode 8
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25:34
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Episode 7 with the SEL Teaching Team
This week, I speak with my teaching team about how we integrated social and emotional learning into our online graduate courses. We speak about how we created a class climate of openness, respect, and value for everyone's experiences and views ...
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Episode 7
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38:40
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Episode 6 with Julie Dick, Sales Enablement Specialist
This week, I speak with Julie Dick, Sales Enablement Specialist. Julie has a background in psychology and educational counselling and has moved into a career in sales and training. We discuss this shift in industries and the skills she engages ...
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Episode 6
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32:21
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Episode 5 with Carolyn Hebert, Dancer & Educator
This week I speak with Carolyn Hebert, a dancer, teacher, and PhD Candidate, about the social and emotional skills that are fostered through dance education.Carolyn Hebert is a PhD Candidate and sometimes a part-time professor in the fa...
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Episode 5
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37:06
Episode 4 with Sarah White, the PhD Princess
This week, I speak with Sarah White, a Ph.D. Candidate and Science Communicator. Sarah is a Cognitive scientist (UCLA) and learning scientist by training (Northwestern University) with a focus on secondary math teachers' knowledge in evaluating...
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Episode 4
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36:04
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SECs in Distance Leadership Series: Episode 3 w/ Marie-Hélène Brunet
I speak with Marie-Hélène Brunet, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, about the social & emotional competencies needed for online teaching and learning in higher education. Marie-Hélène provides a...
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Episode 3
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SECs in Distance Leadership Series: Episode 2 w/ Eric Wooltorton
I speak with Eric Wooltorton, a family physician and medical educator, about the social & emotional competencies needed for online medical practice, teaching, and learning. Eric provides an energetic and humorous perspective on the shift to...
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Episode 2
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31:00
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SECs in Distance Leadership Series: Episode 1 w/ Michelle Thomason
I speak with Michelle Thomason about the social & emotional competencies needed for online teaching & learning in secondary education. Michelle had so many insights into shifting her 6th Standard classes online and what she sees for the...
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Episode 1
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35:43
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