Social and Emotional Learning Overview

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

• SEL is the process through which young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that help us to understand ourselves, connect with others, achieve our goals, and support our communities.
• SEL helps create learning environments where individuals feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging.
• Castle's framework identifies five areas of competence in SEL:
  • Self-awareness: Understanding our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and how they influence our behavior.
  • Self-management: Managing emotions, thoughts, and actions to achieve goals, cope with stress, and persevere through challenges.
  • Social awareness: Understanding others' perspectives, empathizing with diverse individuals, and recognizing the impact of social norms and systems.
  • Relationship skills: Effectively connecting and engaging with others, building relationships, and managing conflict constructively.
  • Responsible decision-making: Making choices based on critical thinking, analyzing consequences, and promoting collective well-being.
• SEL competencies can be practiced and adapted across different contexts and cultures throughout life.
• Schools, families, and communities play a role in promoting SEL:
  • Classrooms: Explicitly teaching SEL skills and integrating them into curriculum subjects.
  • Schools: Fostering positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and modeling SEL competencies by adults.
  • Families: Providing early and ongoing learning experiences, supporting SEL priorities, and partnering authentically with schools.
  • Community organizations: Partnering with schools to strengthen SEL opportunities and benefit students.
• SEL can help create schools and learning spaces where all young people feel connected, inspired, engaged, and ready to contribute to the world.

Explore the fundamentals of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and its importance in creating supportive and effective learning environments. This quiz delves into Castle's framework, highlighting the five key areas of competence in SEL that foster self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.