Social and emotional learning (SEL) has become a hot topic in education in recent years, with more and more schools recognizing the importance of developing students’ social and emotional skills alongside their academic skills But what exactly is SEL, and how does it benefit students in the classroom?
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 in the classroom.