Gale Presents: Imago provides lesson plans specifically designed to support emotional intelligence education in fifth through twelfth grade. This is a largely underserved space, as most SEL curriculum focuses on early childhood development.

We want to give K-12 learners the foundation to be their best, and ultimately, thrive in their lives and careers. Studies show that 71% of U.S. hiring managers valued social-emotional competencies over IQ in employees. Furthermore, 59% of employers said they would not hire someone with a higher IQ and low social-emotional competencies.² The behaviors that result from emotional competencies (e.g., being polite and respectful, interpreting body language, effective listening, or arriving on time) are used daily at school, at work, and at home.

Asking students to learn information or a skill they’ll use in the distant future is a challenging request. The answer to the popular question “When am I going to use this?” has to be tailored for today. Students who are presented with an SEL curriculum will gain a better understanding of their future options, will be able to apply the skills they’ve learned immediately, and will have more motivation to learn.

In the Gale Presents: Imago platform, students can view video modules, or lessons, on SEL topics, or Mindsets, and respond to study guide questions. Mindsets lessons were designed to operationally define IMAGO’s six-component SEL model: Self-Awareness, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, Ethical Decision Making, Global Awareness, and Self-Management. These core competencies are defined by CASEL. All of the Mindset lessons are in-line with CASEL's core competencies.

The Gale Presents: Imago platform is designed to reduce teacher prep time and help educators get up and running to focus on meeting students’ needs. All lessons come with facilitator guides that include activities, questions, and additional resources that educators need to teach in class or remotely. The curriculum can be self-study or facilitator led depending on the teacher’s individual preference. Learner responses to study guide questions give insight into students’ perspectives and current skills as well as the impact of lessons on students.

The platform also offers professional learning around effective online engagement and modeling social and emotional behaviors. Teaching the curriculum is just one learning component; modeling behaviors is the second, and sometimes, the most important.

The lessons available in Gale Presents: Imago help schools foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. For example, lessons on empathy, adaptability, and diverse perspectives help students develop the social awareness and relationship skills they need to be part of a diverse school community that promotes belonging and acceptance for all.

Platform Features

• Lessons can be self-study or teacher/student-led, and delivered both in person and via distance learning. 

• Lessons are accessible 24/7, from anywhere and any device, to support schools seamlessly as they navigate between in-person and remote settings.

• SEL lessons are turnkey—each one comes complete with facilitator guides containing activities and additional content.

• Engaging and entertaining lessons are built for the next generation. The platform is designed to encourage and facilitate conversation.

• Over 225 researched-based, digital lessons cover career exploration; life skills, such as eye contact, body language, empathy, and self-awareness; work skills; and social and emotional learning.

• Family wellness lessons are free to the public. They address relevant topics and explain how to navigate emotions, like anger, loneliness, and grief.

Student results from using Gale Presents: Imago lessons:

• 63% report a better understanding of their future options.
• 84% said they are able to apply learned skills immediately.
• 86% said they have more motivation to learn.