The Art of SEL
The Art of SEL, hosted by Jonathan Juravich, is a show exploring connections between art teaching and social and emotional learning.
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Episode Eight: It's About More Than Kindness
07/05/2021
Episode Eight: It's About More Than Kindness
In the eighth and final episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan and his guests discuss how we take the learning from this podcast into the future. Jonathan talks to author and illustrator Jason Tharp and art educator Katie Pourcho about how they focus on kindness in their work. Jonathan wraps up the show with a reminder that SEL is an ongoing process for ourselves and our students, a look at how we can bring this learning into our classrooms, and thoughts on why we should be hopeful for ourselves and for others. Resources and Links See Katie's and View Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Seven: How do we Teach Empathy?
06/28/2021
Episode Seven: How do we Teach Empathy?
In episode seven of The Art of SEL, Jonathan and his guests discuss the idea of empathy and the value of being empathetic. But how do we help students understand the feelings and experiences of others? How can we teach empathy? Jonathan welcomes on author Amanda Morin as well as one of his former students to discuss their experiences with the arts and how those experiences can foster an empathetic life. Resources and Links View Jonathan's Check out and view Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Six: Responsible Decision-Making
06/21/2021
Episode Six: Responsible Decision-Making
Episode six of The Art of SEL dives into the idea of responsible decision-making, and how we can help students make caring and constructive decisions in a variety of settings. Jonathan welcomes teachers Corey Bulman and Adrian Vance Hawk to talk about why teachers should model the decision-making process for their students, and how what we do in the art room can help students realize how their actions and reactions impact others. Resources and Links Follow Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Five: Relationship Skills
06/14/2021
Episode Five: Relationship Skills
In the fifth episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores relationship skills. Relationship skills are important because they allow us to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and navigate settings with new people. Jonathan brings on art teachers Lauren Suveges and Pilar Biller to discuss their ideas and beliefs about relationships and how those skills can be developed in the art room. Resources and Links Follow Lauren on and view Follow Pilar on Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Four: Social Awareness
06/07/2021
Episode Four: Social Awareness
In the fourth episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the topic of social awareness. Social awareness can be our ability to foster awareness of others, the world around us, and experiences that are quite different than our own. Jonathan discusses these topics with Mikela Thomas and Evelyn Davis-Walker, and they explore how our art rooms can be a space to share connections and ask questions with respect and empathy. Resources and Links See the work of Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Three: Self-Management
05/31/2021
Episode Three: Self-Management
In the third episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan dives into the topic of self-management. Self-management is the ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. Through art education, we have a plethora of opportunities to help students develop their self-management skills. Jonathan talks in-depth about those art room opportunities today with art educator Chelsea Dittman and professional learning director Vince DeTillio. Resources and Links Follow Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode Two: Self-Awareness
05/24/2021
Episode Two: Self-Awareness
In the second episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the importance of self-awareness. Self-awareness is--as Jonathan's students understand it--noticing what is happening in and around you, so that you can make a choice. The art room is full of opportunities for self-awareness, and those opportunities guide the discussion today. Jonathan is joined by Laura Naar and Geo Rutherford, the founders of the Why You Matter Initiative to discuss their work and its effect on schools and communities. Resources and Links Explore the work of Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Episode One: SEL and the Role of Art
05/17/2021
Episode One: SEL and the Role of Art
In the first episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the importance of social and emotional learning for both students and teachers. He also investigates why art can play such a crucial role in our learning and understanding of SEL. Later in the episode, Jonathan talks to Matt Beres about how SEL should not be "one more thing" and discusses with Catherine Davis Hayes the ways in which we can make SEL part of our daily routines in the art room. Resources and Links Explore the Learn more about Subscribe to The Art of SEL on , , or
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Introducing The Art of SEL
05/06/2021
Introducing The Art of SEL
The Art of SEL is a limited-run podcast about connecting social and emotional learning to what we already do every day in our teaching. Throughout eight episodes, host Jonathan Juravich and his guests will explore how we can help ourselves and our students understand emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and why that understanding is crucial right now. Each episode is based on one of the core competencies of SEL, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, with practical applications at every turn for you and your students. The Art of SEL is part of the AOEU podcast network.
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