DEL-1.2 – Skills for Success Practitioner Tools & Resources

Behaviour Management

Adult Learning Theory, Social-Emotional LearningDEL-1.2

Behaviour Management refers to using a set of educational practices and strategies to effectively manage classroom behaviour so that it promotes a positive learning environment.

Managing disruptive student behavior in Adult Basic Education. overview. Eric Digest. ERIC Digest. (n.d.). https://www.ericdigests.org/pre-924/basic.htm
Effective Classroom Management Strategies to Deal with Adult Learners During Online Sessions. TESOL International. https://www.tesol.org/connect/tesol-resource-center/search-details/teaching-tips/2021/08/31/effective-classroom-management-strategies-to-deal-with-esl-adult-learners-during-online-sessions-

Culturally relevant and responsive

Diversity and InclusionDEL-1.2, DEL-1.3, DEL-2.1, DES-2.2, DES-3.1, SFS-2.9, SFS-3.1, SFS-3.2

Culturally relevant and responsive curriculum incorporates participants’ cultural experiences and perspectives for effective teaching and learning.

Inclusion Canada: Culturally Relevant Education: http://www.inclusioncanada.net/culturallyrelevantpedagogy.html
Gay, G. (2002). Preparing for culturally responsive teaching. Journal of Teacher Education, 53(2), 106-116. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487102053002003 (login required)

Inclusive Language

Communication, Diversity and InclusionDEL-1.2

Inclusive language is the words and phrases that avoid biases, slang, and expressions that discriminate against any particular group of people. Incorporating inclusive language in the classroom can create a sense of empowerment, identity and pride.

Engagement, G. C. and P. (2021, August 5). Inclusive language and terms. Province of British Columbia. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home/accessible-government/toolkit/audience-diversity/inclusive-language-and-terms
Words matter – guidelines on using inclusive language in the workplace . Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/careers/all-employees/working-with-others/words-matter.pdf
Inclusive Language Guide. Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia. (2022, June 23). https://med-fom-fac-dev-sandbox.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/05/2021-05-19_Inclusive-Language-Guide.pdf

Indigenous Principles of Learning

IndigenousDEL-1.2, SFS-1.1, SFS-2.9

Indigenous Principles of Learning incorporate Indigenous ways of thinking, being and learning into learning curriculum.

First Peoples Principles of Learning: http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PUB-LFP-POSTER-Principles-of-Learning-First-Peoples-poster-11×17.pdf
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/indigenous-education/awp_moving_forward.pdf
First Nations Education Steering Committee

Intercultural competence

Diversity and InclusionDEL-1.2, DEL-1.3, DEL-2.1, DES-2.2, DES-3.1, SFS-2.9, SFS-3.1, SFS-3.2, SFS-3.3, SFS-3.4

Intercultural Competence is the ability to interact effectively and appropriately with people across different cultures.

Cultural Intelligence Center: https://culturalq.com/
Developing Intercultural Competence in my Classroom: https://www.edcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/Final_What-is-intercultural-competence_.pdf
What is Culture and Intercultural Competence? (2021) Canadian Settlement in Action: History and Future. NorQuest College. https://openeducationalberta.ca/settlement/chapter/introduction-4/

Learning Space

Active Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Skills for Success Best PracticesDEL-1.1, DEL-1.2

Learning space refers to a physical setting for a good learning environment, it may refer to a traditional classroom, an indoor/outdoor location or a virtual or actual space. Having a good learning space can increase productivity, alertness and focus in the individual using it.

Journal of Learning Spaces
Learning theory expertise in the design of learning spaces: Who needs a … (n.d.). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1152583.pdf

Social-emotional skills

Social-Emotional LearningDEL-1.2, DEL-3.4, SFS-1.1, SFS-2.8

Social-emotional skills include the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.

Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dymnicki, A. B., Taylor, R. D., & Schellinger, K. B. (2011). The Impact of Enhancing Students’ Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Universal Interventions. Child Development, 82(1), 405-432. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01564.x (login required).
What are the Big 5 Personality Traits? https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422
On the Use of the Big Five Model as a SEL Assessment Framework. https://measuringsel.casel.org/use-big-five-model-sel-assessment-framework/