Unit 4

Question 1

Define and provide examples of the five areas of social and emotional learning (SEL):

Answer 1

Self-awareness - recognize one’s own emotions

Self-management - regulate one’s own emotions

Social awareness – look outward and consider the needs of others

Executive Function - ability to think critically and regulate emotions

Communication and leadership – the ability to build strong professional relationships

Question 2

Discuss several key characteristics of SEL.

Answer 2

Mindfulness, empathy, and communication

Question 3

Discuss several ways in which SEL skills can benefit you in your work, relationships, and community.

Answer 3

Build relationships, reduce stress

Question 4

Discuss the three skills associated with self-awareness.

Answer 4

Recognizing emotions

Self-efficacy

Growth mindset

Question 5

State the difference between emotions and feelings.

Answer 5

Emotions are a response to a physiological event; feelings are the response to those emotions.

Question 6

Discuss the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset.

Answer 6

Intelligence is flexible vs. Intelligence is preordained

Question 7

Define self-management.

Answer 7

Self-management is the ability to accept responsibility for, be accountable for, and effectively manage one’s own emotions, behavior, actions, and well-being.

Question 8

Discuss the key difference between self-management and self-awareness.

Answer 8

Recognition vs. regulation

Question 9

Discuss the three skills associated with self-management.

Answer 9

Stress management

Goal-setting

Self-discipline

Question 10

Define SMART goals.

Answer 10

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

Question 11

List some characteristics associated with effective interpersonal communicators.

Answer 11

Active listening skills, communication, demonstrate care

Question 12

Define empathy.

Answer 12

Empathy is the ability to imagine yourself in another person’s situation and understand that person’s feelings and perspective.

Question 13

Discuss several strategies that can be used to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Answer 13

Perspective-taking, trust, active resolution.

Question 14

Define and list several characteristics of executive function.

Answer 14

Self-control, adaptive, objective thinking, problem solving.

Question 15

List and discuss the steps one could follow to solve a problem.

Answer 15

Define the problem; brainstorm solutions; evaluate options; implement a plan; review results.

Question 16

Define self-directed learning and discuss several strategies one could use to cultivate it.

Answer 16

Taking the initiative to learn something new.

Question 17

Define social awareness and discuss its associated characteristics.

Answer 17

Social awareness is an individual’s ability to engage, react, and respond in a variety of social situations with diverse groups of people.

Question 18

Discuss the benefits of social awareness in one’s life.

Answer 18

Positive mood, interest in life, contribute to success

Question 19

Define and discuss the benefits of sociability.

Answer 19

the ability to engage in social or collaborative situations.

Question 20

Define the benefits of appreciation for diversity.

Answer 20

Differences among people.

Question 21

Define and discuss the benefits of responsibility to others.

Answer 21

the ability to empathetically consider the interests of others.