In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) in schools As educators and researchers continue to explore the impact of SEL on students, it has become increasingly clear that fostering social and emotional skills is just as important as academic achievement.
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 social emotional learning in schools.