In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the importance of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) in education Research has shown that a student’s success in school and in life is not only influenced by their academic abilities but also by their social and emotional skills.
So, what exactly is SEL? 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 sel social and emotional learning.