Unboxing Social And Emotional Learning podcast

We are a group of friends, educators, and scholars (but hopefully not the gate-keeping kind) who use podcasting to speak critically, honestly, and open-mindedly about the excitements and concerns we have about social and emotional learning (SEL). What happens when sociality and emotionality, two things that have always been a part of learning, become seen as measurable in a world of marketized and self-managed education? How can we bust SEL out of any boxed-in definitions, and how might we unpack its complexity? Join us in asking questions without easy answers and taking the time to peel back layers of education that are often left undisturbed.

Contact us at: unboxingselpodcast@gmail.com

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SEL and More-Than-Human Entanglements 50:56

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Gut bacteria, viruses, microbes, sand and soil…in this episode, we acknowledge how sociality and emotionality are always embedded within human-nonhuman entanglements. How can SEL be extended to recognize and nurture these entanglements? If SEL is to move from a humanist to a “posthumanist” stance, one that knocks humans off the top of the species hierarchy and aims to learn with rather than about other species, important questions must be asked. What happens when human-nonhuman relationships are embraced in a way that still positions nonhumans in service of humans? Must we feel a sense of sameness with other species to care and connect with them, or can we develop reciprocal relationships that leave room for difference? Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Adishi Gupta, MA,University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Melvin Chan Editor: Marc Koch References: Chan, M. C., Schonert-Reichl, K. A., & Binfet, J. (2022). Human-animal interactions and the promotion of social and emotional competencies: A scoping review. Anthrozoös, 35 (5), 647-692. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2022.2042080 Taylor, A. (2016). Beyond stewardship: Common world pedagogies for the Anthropocene. Environmental Education Research, 23 (10), 1448-1461. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1325452…

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SEL and Cultural Appropriation: Mindfulness and Yoga 54:05

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Drawing on our own experiences and associations with yoga and meditative practices, we investigate the rise of mindfulness and yoga in SEL programs. Substantial research touts the benefits of these practices across age groups, and yet we wonder what pieces get lost or left behind as these practices are imported into the Western colonial landscape of SEL. How can we in the SEL community be responsible and respectful toward practices that are situated in specific historical contexts and evolving realities, including the current political climate in India? Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Adishi Gupta, MA, University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitators: Adishi Gupta and Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Duane, A., Casimi, A. E., Mims, L. C., Kaler-Jones, C., & Simmons, D. (2021). Beyond deep breathing: A new vision for equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed mindfulness practice. Middle School Journal, 52 (3), 4-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/00940771.2021.1893593 Sood, S. (2023, June 22). ‘Om-washing’: Why Modi’s yoga day pose is deceptive. Aljazeera . Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/6/22/om-washing-modis-yoga-day-pose-of-deception…

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SEL and Politics 57:49

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Let’s talk politics! As SEL becomes increasingly situated in the midst of educational “culture wars” between the political left and right, we decided to devote an entire episode to discussing how this polarization has happened and what it means. Is SEL a “Trojan Horse for Critical Race Theory,” as some conservative groups argue? Is it an innocently “apolitical” phenomenon supported by an entirely objective research base? Tune in to follow our discussion about political non-negotiables, open-mindedness, and the tricky balance of making room for both. Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Adishi Gupta, MA, University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitators: Tonje Molyneux and Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Buck, D. (2022, August 13). Conservatives are right to be skeptical of SEL. National Review. Retrieved from https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/08/conservatives-are-right-to-be-skeptical-of-sel/ Strambler, M. (2023, May 12). Open inquiry initiative: The intellectually honest case for social and emotional learning. Discourse Magazine . Retrieved from https://www.discoursemagazine.com/p/open-inquiry-initiative-the-intellectually-honest-case-for-social-and-emotional-learning…

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SEL and Settler Colonialism 1:07:43

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Sequoia leads us through grounding activities to open and close our discussion about the settler-colonial underpinnings of social and emotional learning (SEL). Together, we grapple with critical questions about how and whether SEL can truly become culturally responsive, sustaining, or revitalizing. Where do issues of cultural appropriation crop up, and how can SEL push against an expectation of eternal “self-improvement” to hold space for balance, presence, and acceptance? SEL certainly needs to learn with and from Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities if it is to promote equity. However, we end with the unresolved question of whether Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities necessarily need the “help” of SEL. Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Sequoia Dance-Leighton, MA, Washington State University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Adishi Gupta, MA,University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Sequoia Dance-Leighton Editor: Marc Koch References: Sun, J., Goforth, A. N., Nichols, L. M., Violante, A., Christopher, K., Howlett, R., & Graham, N. (2022). Building a space to dream: Supporting Indigenous children's survivance through community‐engaged social and emotional learning. Child Development, 93 (3), 699–716. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13786…

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SEL and the Social 55:05

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Our last episode was all about the self, and now we turn to the social. SEL not only focuses on promoting “self” regulation and “self” awareness--it also emphasizes expressing emotion to others, recognizing emotion in others, and building relationships. As per usual, we ask a lot of questions: How are private aspects of the self measured, verbalized, and made social through SEL? Is it wrong to try to measure concepts like joy or wellbeing? Is it always important to name, discuss, and control how we are feeling, or are there other ways to relate to emotions that may not be as valued in current schooling practices? We are joined by a new group member, Sequoia Dance-Leighton, whose insights into wellness and wholeness are based more on a balancing act of “both/and” rather than a rigid “yes or no!” Participants: Sequoia Dance-Leighton, MA, Washington State University Adishi Gupta, MA, University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Soutter, M. (2020). Measuring joy: A social justice issue. Phi Delta Kappan , 101 (8), 25–30. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721720923517 Vadeboncoeur, J. A., & Collie, R. J. (2013). Locating social and emotional learning in schooled environments: A Vygotskian perspective on learning as unified. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 20 (3), 201–225. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749039.2012.755205 Wegerif, R. (2008). Dialogic or dialectic? The significance of ontological assumptions in research on educational dialogue. British Educational Research Journal , 34 (3), 347–361. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411920701532228…

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Starting the Conversation: Critical Dialogue Around Social and Emotional Learning 51:55

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast series, “Unboxing SEL!” We come together as a group of friends, educators, and scholars to discuss social and emotional learning in ways that do not frequently occur in K-12 and higher education. Join us in this episode as we introduce ourselves, talk through our goals, and share initial thoughts/concerns/possibilities for an education that tends to sociality and emotionality. Why SEL? Why podcasting? Why us? Why now? Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Brandon Edwards-Schuth, PhD, University of Oulu Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Camangian, P., & Cariaga, S. (2021). Social and emotional learning is hegemonic miseducation: Students deserve humanization instead. Race, Ethnicity, and Education, 25 (7), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/13613324.2020.1798374 Simmons, D. (2021, March 1). Why SEL alone isn’t enough. ASCD, 78 (6). https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/why-sel-alone-isnt-enough…

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SEL and Social Crisis…Who and What is the Problem? 52:10

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The sky is always falling! Or is it? SEL is often positioned as the response to a message of “society in crisis,” “children in crisis,” “schools in crisis,” or all of the above. In this message, SEL is usually framed as the solution, and sometimes in saviorist or surefire-cure ways. Building on Episode 1, we continue to unpack the social, political, and historical context behind SEL, considering how our deepest societal fears and desires can manifest in our educational practices. As educator-activists, we hold space for paradoxes, including the need for radical and immediate action toward social-ecological justice and the need for slow, patient, cyclical change. Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Brandon Edwards-Schuth, PhD, University of Oulu Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Boler, M. (1999). Feeling power: Emotions and education . Routledge. Stearns, C. (2019). Critiquing social and emotional learning: Psychodynamic and cultural perspectives. Lexington Books.…

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SEL and Neoliberalism 53:14

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Neo- what? We’re back with our third episode to discuss how SEL is entangled with the for-profit world of marketization and self-surveillance in some pretty concerning ways. We make space to discuss what we actually mean when we use words like “critical,” “capitalism,” and “neoliberalism,” and we contemplate SEL’s strong emphases on individual responsibility and self-discipline. We also welcome the question of what we would like to see being done in the name of social and emotional learning (though some of us suggest departing from the SEL label entirely). What makes us feel hopeful or excited when it comes to education that nurtures humans in their wholeness? Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Facilitator: Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Jagers, R. J,. Rivas-Drake, D., & Williams, B. (2019). Transformative social and emotional learning (SEL): Toward SEL in service of educational equity and excellence. Educational Psychologist, 54 (3), 162–184. https://doi.org/10.1080/00461520.2019.1623032 Richerme, L. K. (2022). The hidden neoliberalism of CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning framework: Concerns for equity. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 232, 7–25. https://doi.org/10.5406/21627223.232.01…

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SEL and the Self 53:54

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To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom, says Socrates. Self-awareness and self-management appear as central components of most SEL programs, and self-improvement, self-help, and self-care are buzzwords in our daily lives. We devote this episode to contemplating what exactly is the self? What kind of “self” does SEL seek to develop, and what understandings of self might be left behind? What can we learn from examining how self is understood across cultures and contexts, from more individualistic to more collectivist ways of being? We welcome a new member of our group, Adishi Gupta, whose research is all about the “selves” that are celebrated and shrouded in educational curriculum. Participants: Melvin Chan, BSc, MA, York University Jinan El Sabbagh, PhD, Oklahoma State University Adishi Gupta, MA, University of British Columbia Emma McMain, PhD, Washington State University Tonje Molyneux, MEd, MA, University of British Columbia Facilitator: Emma McMain Editor: Marc Koch References: Nisbett, R. E. (2004). The geography of thought: How Asians and Westerners think differently…and why. Free Press.…

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