The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

Daniel (Dan) Liston is a Professor of Education in the Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice (EFPP) program and the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) program at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has dedicated his career to exploring curriculum theory, teacher education, reflective teaching, and the social and political contexts of schooling. His recent research examines how reason and emotion interact in teaching practices and teacher education.In addition to his academic responsibilities, Professor Liston co-directs Colorado Courage and Renewal, a professional development program aimed at public school personnel and clergy. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching, including the AACTE Outstanding Writing Award and CU’s "Best Should Teach" award. His published works include six books and numerous articles that contribute to the fields of education and curriculum studies. Dr. Liston's courses, such as "SEL Capstone" and "Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts," focus on social-emotional learning in educational settings, helping future educators understand the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching. Through his work, he strives to enrich students' understanding of teaching as both a profession and a vocation.

Randy Testa has been teaching since he was 23 years old – he’s taught third graders, undergraduates, masters and doctoral students –in suburban Chicago, Denver, New Hampshire and Cambridge, Massachusetts. He’s also worked in the movie business, doing professional development with educators around the use of commercial film adaptations of books widely read in public schools. His abiding love in teaching and research focuses on the moral and spiritual dimensions of teaching and the ways in which movies can enhance teachers’ capacities for self-reflection. Testa attended Northwestern University as an undergraduate and the Harvard Graduate School of Education for both his Ed. M. (in Reading Education) and Ed. D. (The Study of Teaching). His educational heroes are Vivian Gussin Paley and John Dewey. He has authored and/or edited 4 books including two on the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with numerous articles.