Outreach Spotlight: Photoville – The Compassionate Classroom: Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning Via Arts Integration Resources
Produced by Photoville Education in partnership with PhotoWings and Abrons Art Center
Photoville Educator Labs are professional development workshops for educators to be inspired, connect and collaborate on ways to bring visual storytelling into the classroom. The program is free and open to educators of all subjects and of all ages, but the content will be focused on middle school and high school art teachers working in the DOE and in community programs.
Educator Lab Workshop: The Compassionate Classroom: Social Emotional Learning via Arts Integration Resources - November 14, 2023
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Danny Arenas, Lacresha Berry, Alexis Lambrou & Bard High School Students
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Photoville and Abrons Art Center
This workshop invited educators to explore the concept of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) utilizing various art mediums with an emphasis on visual arts and photography. The lab provided a space for educators to explore the evolving work within trauma-informed care and youth development programming and featured collaborative sessions giving participants an opportunity to explore relevant themes and connect with other educators.
The Compassionate Classroom began with an introduction to Healing-Centered Engagement and practical tools for the classroom that incorporate SEL, led by Danny Arenas, LMSW; a curriculum workshop with artist/educator Lacresha Berry; and a presentation by Bard High School Teacher, Alexis Lambrou and Bard High School Students, highlighting their dynamic project, “Speaking Portraits” that was awarded a 2023 Photoville Educator Grant.
Watch Session Recordings:
Lesson One: An introduction to Healing Centered Engagement and practical tools for the classroom that incorporate SEL, led by Danny Arenas, LMSW
Lesson Two: A presentation by Bard High School Teacher, Alexis Lambrou and Bard High School Students, highlighting their dynamic project, “Speaking Portraits” that was awarded a 2023 Photoville Educator Grant.
Lesson Three: A curriculum workshop with artist/educator Lacresha Berry.