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Social and emotional learning (SEL) enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. Home and school need to continue to team together to provide our kids the tools necessary to manage their emotions, build relationships, solve problems and demonstrate respect for others.
Like many similar frameworks, CASEL’s (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) integrated framework promotes intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cognitive competence. There are five core competencies that can be taught in many ways across many settings.
More than two decades of research demonstrates that education promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) gets results. The findings come from multiple fields and sources, including student achievement, neuroscience, health, employment, psychology, classroom management, learning theory, economics, and the prevention of youth problem behaviors.
Addressing these areas leads to:
- improved academic outcomes
- improved classroom behaviors
- increased motivation and self-esteem
- an ability to deal with stress more effectively
- improved social behaviors and/or interactions
Self-awareness
The ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. The ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”-Identifying emotions-Accurate self-perception-Recognizing strengths-Self-confidence-Self-efficacy
Self-management
The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.-Impulse control-Stress management-Self-discipline-Self-motivation-Goal-setting-Organizational skills
Social awareness
The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.-Perspective-taking-Empathy-Appreciating diversity-Respect for others
Relationship skills
The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.-Communication-Social engagement-Relationship-building-Teamwork
Responsible decision-making
The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.-Identifying problems-Analyzing situations-Solving problems-Evaluating-Reflecting-Ethical responsibility
Parents...are you looking for resources?
Parents...are you looking for resources?
Check out these links below! Whether its games, books (for you and your kids) or helpful tips, all will help assist you in integrating social emotional learning into your daily lives!
Check out these links below! Whether its games, books (for you and your kids) or helpful tips, all will help assist you in integrating social emotional learning into your daily lives!
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