Social emotional learning (SEL) has become an increasingly important topic in the education world Research has shown that a child’s emotional and social skills are just as important as their academic skills in determining their success in school and beyond social emotional learning in the classroom. As a result, many educators are now incorporating SEL into their curriculum to help students develop the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of life both inside and outside of the classroom.
So what exactly is social emotional learning? According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), SEL is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others,