Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Asset type: Foundational/PromotionalPurpose: This video introduces the fundamentals of How Learning Happens, presenting some of the key principles of social, emotional and academic development (e.g. relationships, respect, responsibility, and teamwork). It’s a great way to spark a conversation with your constituents and members or colleagues. A link to the video would also be useful in newsletters and on your website.
Ideas for Use by Families and Educators:
As an orientation tool for any program, initiative, or effort that encourages social, emotional, and academic development
In professional learning opportunities for instructional leaders and teachers
Example: Ask teachers to compare the video to the way they organize their classroom structures and environments
In professional development with youth development leaders
Example: Ask youth leaders to reflect on this and implement strategies in their own settings
With working groups, professional learning communities, or at staff meetings
On a YouTube site, website, or playlist as part of a selection of curated resources
As a conversation starter at any meeting with families, faculty, or staff
To start a district-wide conversation on social media (on a school or district’s Facebook page, or on Twitter)
In a classroom where social and emotional competencies are being taught
Feel free to embed this video in presentations using the youtube video above or by downloading to your desktop using this link (PW: aspen)
Suggested text for sharing on social media:
Learning is about… relationships. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
Learning is about… respect. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
Learning is about… responsibility. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
Learning is about… persistence. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
Learning is about . . . teamwork. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
Learning is intellectual, AND social, AND emotional. That’s not an opinion. That’s #HowLearningHappens
