Emotion Socialization

And Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

This session will introduce the topic of “emotion socialization” and emphasize the important role of teachers (and others working in/with school systems) in helping children to learn about emotions. In educational settings, the emphasis is often what the learner is/is not doing or how they are progressing. Importantly, however, through their own actions teachers model appropriate displays of emotion and emotional regulation. This session will engage professionals in considering how they can promote emotional understanding, appropriate emotional engagement, and self-regulation of emotion among children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Two children on the floor putting together an oversized foam puzzle.

Course curriculum

    1. Emotion Socialization Presentation Guide

    2. Transcript-Emotion Socialization

    3. Session Slides-Emotion Socialization

    4. Understanding Emotion Socialization

    1. Defining Social Skills

    1. Effective Strategies for Educators

    1. The Teacher's Role as a Model

    2. Emotion Socialization Quiz

    3. Course Evaluation - Emotion Socialization & Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

    4. ASHA-Directions on How to Use the ASHA Form

    5. ASHA Verification Form -Emotion Socialization & Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    6. LSLS CEU Letter -Emotion Socialization & Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

    7. ISBE Professional Development Hours

    8. Completion of Approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hour(s) Certificate

    9. RID Professional Development Hours

    10. Certificate of Completion

Course Objectives

  • $19.99
  • 16 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Define “emotion socialization” and describe at least two reasons why it is particularly relevant for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Distinguish between “emotion socialization” and “social skills,” providing an example of each to illustrate the difference.
  • Identify a minimum of two strategies for promoting emotion socialization that could be implemented in one’s work in the next 2-4 weeks and make a plan to incorporate them into practice.

Your Instructor

Amy Szarkowski, Ph.D.

Instructor Amy Szarkowski

Dr. Szarkowski is a psychologist who brings vast experience working in clinical and educational settings with, and in support of, children who are deaf and/or who have disabilities, as well as their families. Her research interests as they pertain to children who are deaf include: exploring the role of pragmatics, understanding and supporting families raising deaf children, developing and implementing effective early intervention, and fostering social and emotional functioning. Dr. Szarkowski is motivated by “fostering joy” and helping families and professionals to emphasize the joy in their respective journeys.

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