Social Emotional Learning
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What is Social Emotional Learning and Why is it important?
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.
Graduating from high school and being prepared for college and career success require a much broader set of skills, including the ability to navigate life’s challenges, maintain healthy relations, manage one’s own emotions and behaviors, and having an understanding and awareness of one’s own social and cultural identity and views about cultural differences.
5 Core Competencies of Social Emotional Learning
Self Awareness
What is it?
Self-awareness means having the ability to understand your thoughts, emotions, and values, as well as knowing how those factors influence your behavior.
Teach yourself how to...
Identify your emotions
See yourself honestly
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses
Assess your abilities and interests
Work toward growth
Self Management
What is it?
Self-management skills are your ability to regulate and control your actions, feelings, and thoughts.
Teach yourself how to...
Take care of yourself
How to handle stress
Practice being patient
Control your impulses
Persevere in overcoming obstacles
Social and Emotional Learning Strategies for Parents
Be a good listener
Model the behavior you seek
Nurture your child's self-esteem
Respect differences
Take advantage of support services
Do a job together
Resources used:
https://www.positiveaction.net/blog/teaching-self-awareness-to-students
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/self-management/
https://www.waterford.org/education/15-activities-for-teaching-casel-core-competencies/
https://betterkids.education/blog/5-easy-social-emotional-learning-activities-for-kids-to-do-at-home
https://choosingyourbattles.com/impulse-control-activities-for-teens/
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/activities-grit-resilience-children
http://weforshenextgen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/D-Know-Your-Strengths.-Own-Your-Strengths.pdf