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CASEL 5 SEL Framework
CASEL 5 SEL Framework
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a trusted source for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL). CASEL supports educators and policy leaders and enhances the experiences and outcomes for all PreK-12 students.
Interactive “CASEL Wheel” click on the elements in the visual to learn more about the competencies, including examples for each.
5 SEL Frameworks:
Responsible Decision Making
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Relationship Skills
Social Awareness
Responsible Decision Making
Responsible Decision Making
Caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations
Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness
Understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts
Self-Management
Self-Management
Manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations
Relationship Skills
Relationship Skills
Establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups
Social Awareness
Social Awareness
Understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts
5 SEL Frameworks Expanded
5 SEL Frameworks Expanded
Responsible Decision Making
Responsible Decision Making
Ethical standards
Safety concerns
Curiosity
Open-mindedness
Analyze information, data, facts
Reasoned judgment
Identify solutions for personal and social problems
Evaluate the consequences of one’s actions
Critical thinking skills inside and outside the classroom
Reflection of one’s role to promote personal, family, community well-being
Evaluate personal, interpersonal, community impacts
Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness
Strengths and Needs
Limitations
Confidence
Sense of purpose
Identify one’s emotions
Linking feelings, values, and thoughts
Exam prejudices and biases
Self-efficacy
Growth mindset
Develop interests
Self-Management
Self-Management
Manage stress
Feel motivation and agency
Accomplish goals
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Planning and organization skills
Courage to take imitative
Relationship Skills
Relationship Skills
Communicate clearly
Listen actively
Teamwork
Collaborative
Negotiate conflict constructively
Seek and offer help when needed
Develop positive relationships
Demonstrate cultural competency
Resist negative social pressures
Provide leadership
Stand up for the rights of others
Social Awareness
Social Awareness
Taking other’s perspectives
Recognizing strengths in others
Demonstrating empathy and compassion
Showing concern for the feeling of others
Understanding and expressing gratitude
Identify diverse social norms, including unjust ones
Understand the influences of organizations and systems of behavior
CASEL SEL Classroom Approaches:
CASEL SEL Classroom Approaches:
Effective SEL instruction is carried out in nurturing, safe environments characterized by positive, caring relationships among students and teachers
Understanding and appreciating the unique strengths and needs of each student and support students’ identities
Incorporating students’ personal experiences and cultural backgrounds and seek their input, creates an inclusive classroom environment where students are partners in the educational process, elevating their own agency
Strong relationships between teacher and students can facilitate co-learner, foster growth, and generate collaborative solutions
Teaching Practices: Cooperative learning and project-based learning
SAFE Instruction
SAFE Instruction
Integration of SEL in the academic curriculum: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and Performing Arts
SEL Instruction has four elements SAFE:
Sequenced: following a set of training approaches to foster the development of competencies
Active: emphasizing active forms of learning to help students practice and master new skills
Focused: implementing curriculum that intentionally emphasizes the development of SEL competencies
Explicit: defining and targeting specific skills, attitudes, and knowledge
CASEL Trends and Best Practices
CASEL Trends and Best Practices
SEL Trends is our series of briefs spotlighting emerging trends in the field of SEL. These perspectives are based on our extensive ongoing work with school district partners
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