Social and Emotional Learning | SEL

Social and Emotional Learning SEL 

Essay on Social and Emotional Learning SEL  

"It is crucial for SEL to be part of curriculum at primary level itself" stated Dr. Maya Menon, a consultant psychiatrist in Australia.  Social and Emotional learning is vital part that should be imbibed in students. It provides a foundation for safe and positive learning and enhances a student's ability to succeed in school, career and life.  Teaching students to handle their emotions is vital.  If there is  a possibility of early developmental problems precipitating anger. 

Research shows that SEL not only improves achievement by an average of 11 percentile points, but it also increases prosocial behaviour such as kindness, sharing and empathy which improves students disposition towards school and reduces depression and stress among students.  Effective social and emotional learning programming involves coordinated classroom, schoolwide, family and community practices that help students to develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills & responsible decision making.  Thus social and emotional learning is indispensable to curb aggressive behavior and bullying from students.