Social-Emotional Health & Well-being

What is Social-Emotional Learning?

Social emotional learning (SEL) is a methodology that helps children and adults of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. Within the school community, these learned behaviors are then used to help students make positive, responsible decisions; create frameworks to achieve their goals, and build positive relationships with others (National University, 2021).

Why Does SEL Matter?

According to the Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), research shows that SEL programming can have positive impacts on school climate while enhancing academic, emotional, and social benefits for students. Durlak et al. (2011) found that with consistent SEL programming, there was an increase in student academic performance, improved attitudes and behaviors, fewer negative behaviors, and reduced emotional distress. In regards to behaviors and attitudes, the research found there was greater motivation to learn, deeper commitment to school, and more positive classroom behaviors with students who received SEL instruction as well as a decrease in disruptive classroom behaviors and noncompliance. Finally, the research team found that students who received SEL instruction had lower reports of depression, anxiety, stress, and social withdrawal than their peers who did not receive SEL instruction (Empowering Education, 2020).

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