Utilizing Class Meetings to Teach Essential Social-Emotional Skills and Build Community.Dwight.

This article explores how educators can utilize class meetings to teach essen tial social-emotional skills and build community. Drawing on Adlerian Psychology and Posi tive Discipline, practical examples are provided to demonstrate how class meetings foster a sense of belonging and significance, thereby improving student resiliency and overall wellbeing. Outcomes of class meetings on enhancing student communication and collaborative problem-solving among diverse students and school settings are explored. Students' per spectives about their class meeting experiences and subsequent outcomes are included. The importance of intentional facilitation in creating a cohesive and supportive environment that encourages students' active participation is discussed. The authors offer practical recommen dations for educators seeking to implement class meetings. Possible barriers to effective class meetings are shared, as are solutions to overcome common obstacles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]