Episode 27 - The Connection Between SEL and Student Empowerment, featuring Scott Edgar

This week’s interview was a real treat, as Kathryn and Theresa spoke with Dr. Scott Edgar about a very important topic: social emotional learning (SEL). Scott is an associate professor of music at Lake Forest College and also the department chair. He began his career teaching K-12 music in Dayton, Ohio before earning a PhD from the University of Michigan. It was there he developed an interest in SEL. Besides teaching at Lake Forest, Scott is also Director of Practice and Research for the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning. If you are interested in learning more about Scott and his work in social emotional learning, check out these resources: Music Education and Social Emotional Learning: The Heart of Teaching Music The ABC’s of My Feeling and Music  Student Empowerment Through SEL in Music Education (webinar series) Teaching Social Emotional Learning Through Music  Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning Get a free book preview here: Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students For more info: Pass the Baton Free Download: 6 Questions to Pass the Baton and Empower Your Music Students  Free Download: Amplify Student Voice With Exit Tickets for Self Reflection