SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE
Character Development
Shorashim Academy’s educational philosophy is rooted in social and emotional learning theory as well as constructivism theory. Below are six core beliefs, taken from Responsive Classroom, a leading social and emotional approach, that will guide Shorashim Academy.
- Teaching social and emotional skills is as important as teaching academic content.
- How we teach is as important as what we teach.
- Great cognitive growth occurs through social interaction.
- How we work together as adults to create a safe, joyful, and inclusive school environment is as important as our individual contribution or competence.
- Partnering with families—knowing them and valuing their contributions—is as important as knowing the children we teach.
- How we work together as adults to create a safe, joyful, and inclusive school environment is as important as our individual contribution or competence.