In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom As educators and researchers delve deeper into the complexities of human development, they are discovering that academic success is not solely based on intellectual abilities, but also on a student’s social and emotional competencies.
So, what exactly is social and emotional learning? SEL refers to the process through which individuals acquire and apply knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive social and emotional learning in the classroom.