Social and Emotional Learning SEL is not considered a designated subject like history or math. However, it is important that SEL be woven into the fabric of a school’s curriculum because for many ELLs, school is the primary place where they can learn American social and cultural norms. Sometimes modeling is enough for students to pick up on social cues and skills. At other times curriculum that supports roleplaying of social skills is needed.
The ECAAS teams strongly believes that all students need social-emotional and character skills to succeed in school, work and life. Social emotional learning (SEL) helps students learn to better comprehend their own emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others.
Social and emotional learning curriculum teaches crucial life skills, including self-awareness, how to process one’s own thoughts and feelings, and how to express them to others. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) teaches students how to develop a positive self-image and relationship-building skills
Research suggest that when children learn skills for problem solving, working with others, and managing emotions, student behavior and academic performance improves. Benefits to teaching social emotional learning (SEL) skills.
Improves academic performance of students
Improves school and class climate.
Increases student motivation.
Improves student confidence
Teaches problem-solving skills.
Reduces behavior problems.
Helps students set and meet goals.
Reduces emotional distress.
Teaches study skills and habits.
Improves student empathy and connection.
In a recent report from National University, titled, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Why It Matters for Educators. National University reported that students who participated in SEL programs saw an 11 percentile increase in their overall grades and better attendance.
