BEAM Social and Emotional Training

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This is BEAM training module #2. The estimated time for this page is 25 minutes; the estimated time for all of the online trainings is two hours.

If you haven't done it already, please complete training module #1 first:
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Social and Emotional Training

The Kids are Kids

Some of the features mentioned in the video above include... *

The kids are very open

Being made to feel different or unwelcome can be extremely bad for a student this age

Being gimmicky with kids this age can be effective

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Some Examples

Students Come from a Diversity of Backgrounds

Which of the following are true? *

Kids this age lose focus when sitting still for a long time

The students are generally familiar with vocabulary about college, like what a dorm is

Students this age are generally race-blind

You should avoid trying to persuade students of your views

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Diversity and Inclusion at BEAM

Which of the following are true? *

Students this age have not yet thought about their sexual orientation.

Students will be happy to explain details of their religion to anyone who is curious.

You shouldn't make any assumptions about someone based on outward appearance.

It's important to learn how to pronounce student names

Strongly encouraging students to watch movies you really like can build good relationships

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What to Expect from Students This Age

Bullying

Which of the following are true? *

Bullying is something most students face at BEAM.

It's OK for a student to allow others to play with their stuff.

Small acts of bullying should be let go; it's important to save your authority for bigger instances.

To maintain a safe space, it's important to react immediately if a student reports bullying to you.

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Appropriate Sharing

It is appropriate to talk about racial dynamics in the country... *

Never

Only if students bring it up, but then you can talk freely

Only if students bring it up, but let students lead the discussion

Any time

Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries

In what situations is it appropriate to be alone in a room with a student? *

A student asks to speak with you in private

You need to ask a student a question that might be embarrassing

You want to help a student on a long math problem

None of these

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Note

Although not mentioned explicitly in the video, if a student comes to class before other students, just leave the door open, it's fine. If you happen to be very briefly alone with a student in other circumstances (e.g. washing your hands in a shared bathroom), that is also OK but keep it brief and move back to public areas.

What situations are you required to report to program leadership? *

You suspect a student may be the victim of abuse.

A student tells you that two other students are dating.

You see another adult at the program repeatedly making comments that seem inappropriate for students this age.

A student asks you to keep quiet that he sometimes causes self-harm.

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