What is SEL?
"SEL might not be core content, but it's the core of all content."
~Common Sense Education
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (Casel.org).
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (Casel.org).
CASEL's 5 Competencies
CASEL's 5 Competencies
- Self-Awareness
Identifying emotions
Accurate self-perception
Recognizing strengths
Self-confidence
Self-efficacy
- Self-Management
Impulse control
Stress management
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Goal-setting
Organizational skills
- Social Awareness
Perspective-taking
Empathy
Appreciating diversity
Respect for others
- Relationship Skills
Communication
Social engagement
Relationship-building
Teamwork
- Responsible Decision-Making
Identifying problems
Analyzing situations
Solving problems
Evaluating
Reflecting
Ethical responsibility