In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in education As educators strive to prepare students for success in school and life, they are increasingly turning to SEL as a key component of the curriculum But what exactly is social-emotional learning, and why is it so important?
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, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions socialemotionallearning. In other words, SEL