Hello, My name is Corey Lott
We learn socially, and our lifetimes are filled with relationships. By engaging in meaningful interactions in the classroom, students tap into their social curiosity, making learning more dynamic and impactful.
Throughout my decades as an educator, parent, and life-long learner, I have seen firsthand how cultivating positive relationships in the classroom enhances the learning process.
There are a wide array of benefits to the use of universal social-emotional learning interventions are implemented successfully in schools (Cipriano et al., 2023; Greenburg, 2023; Skoog-Hoffman et al., 2024; Taylor et al., 2017). Integrating SEL with academic learning remains an area for advancement.
What is Socially Connected Learning?
Socially Connected Learning is a research-based approach that places relationships and social interactions at the heart of teaching and learning. It integrates social-emotional and academic growth through flexible, adaptable strategies that empower teachers to create inclusive and engaging classrooms.
Across subject subjects, this contextually adaptable approach fosters active, socially supported learning experiences. Students build essential skills to learn independently and collaboratively while contributing to their learning communities. Students are empowered to take an active role in shaping their learning journeys.
Socially Connected Learning is aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the CASEL framework, which includes Transformative SEL.
how it works
Strategies include social scaffolding for:
Social Agendas
Social Goals
Active and Interactive Learning
Strong classroom relationships are:
Visible
Varied
Reflective
Growth-oriented
Engaging learning experiences are:
Active
Interactive
Engaging
Effective
By embedding socially supported connections into the learning process, we create classrooms where students thrive - academically, emotionally, and socially.