The first Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program
for K-12 Catholic School Educators
Insight is a one-of-a-kind professional development program that brings together contributions from the psychological sciences and the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Insight video series offers a fresh look at Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through the lens of the Catholic Christian vision of the human person, specifically as taught by Saint Thomas Aquinas.
This FREE program consists of 10 brief Video Lessons, a Discussion Guide, and a Prayer Companion featuring sacred art and scripture. Insight was designed for Catholic school educators, school counselors, and parents, and may be used in monthly faculty meetings, in small groups, or for private study.
To learn more about Insight, view our informational webinar!
Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Insight is a 10-part video series that discusses formation in self-knowledge, interpersonal relationships, and virtue. The basis of this program is that it recognizes the dignity of the human person who is made in the image and likeness of God. This program addresses the following key components: human nature and dignity, the role of the emotions in Christian flourishing, the rational powers of intellect and will, learning from mistakes, recognizing and responding to anxiety, building trusting teacher-student relationships, cultivating trusting relationships between peers, and the virtues. The idea of Insight came from “Education in Communion” a framework for teacher formation developed at Aquinas College in 2020. This program has shown remarkable results in forming teachers to be attuned to the social and emotional needs of their students.
Though the term “Social and Emotional Learning” is commonly referenced in mainstream culture, Insight draws upon key modern psychological and educational principles and integrates these with the sound principles of Catholic theology and philosophy. This program is distinctive in helping educators to understand how both faith and reason are necessary in coming to a more holistic understanding of human nature and dignity. By drawing upon the principles of St. Thomas Aquinas to Insight’s lessons, Catholic school educators will be formed so that they can better guide their students in seeking Christ, who will transform them through His grace and help them come to true human flourishing.
Materials can be accessed at https://itce.catholic.edu/insight/.
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