SEL Social and Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

Grade 6

Transition to MSHealthy FriendshipsUnderstanding Conflict and BullyingDeveloping Healthy CommunicationBody Image, Self EsteemPuberty

Grade 7

The Bystander EffectDealing with Peer PressureEating DisordersWhat is Gender?Violence Against WomenCulture and Cultural IdentityUnderstanding Sexuality

Grade 8

Healthy and Unhealthy RelationshipsSexual HarassmentSmokingGender BiasAlcoholThe Circles of Sexuality

CASEL'S SEL FRAMEWORK addresses 5 broad, interrelated areas of competence

SELF-AWARENESS

The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behaviour across contexts. This includes capacities to recognise one’s strengths and limitations with a well- grounded sense of confidence and purpose.

SELF-MANAGEMENT

The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviours effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacities to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation & agency to accomplish personal/collective goals.

SOCIAL AWARENESS

The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathise with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, & contexts. This includes the capacities to feel compassion for others, understand broader historical and social norms for behaviour in different settings, and recognise family, school, and community resources and supports.

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. This includes the capacities to communicate clearly, listen actively, cooperate, work collaboratively to problem solve and negotiate conflict constructively, navigate settings with differing social and cultural demands and opportunities, provide leadership, and seek or offer help when needed.

RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING

The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behaviour and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacities to consider ethical standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being.

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