Portraits of Social Emotional Learning in General Music

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Portraits of Social Emotional Learning in General Music highlights the inspiring and innovative work of general music teachers who are intentionally implementing social emotional learning (SEL) in their classrooms._x000D_ _x000D_ Drawing upon the framework in Scott N. Edgar’s pioneering book, Music Education and Social Emotional Learning, experienced teachers share their real-world challenges and triumphs with SEL in the general music classroom, including tips, learning experiences, lesson plans, and suggestions for embedding SEL meaningfully and musically._x000D_ _x000D_ Significantly, this book takes a culturally responsive and inclusive approach to SEL, accounting for the diverse ways SEL interacts with culture, background, and individual differences, making it a powerful tool for social impact and student empowerment._x000D_ _x000D_ Applicable to new and seasoned educators, this practical guide equips teachers with the tools to embed life-skill development into music instruction, helping students build independence, ownership, and the resilience needed to face challenges in and out of the classroom._x000D_ _x000D_ Scott N. Edgar is Professor of Music at Lake Forest College. He is author of Music Education and Social Emotional Learning and is an internationally sought-after clinician on the topic. He serves as Director of Practice and Research for The Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning and as SEL Editor for GIA Publications._x000D_ _x000D_ Paige Rauschuber is a general music specialist at Westwood Elementary in Greenwood, Indiana, where she teaches K–5 general music, choir, and Orff ensemble. A passionate advocate for instilling life skills in students through music education, she presents professional development sessions throughout Indiana and teaches early childhood with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.