In the realm of education, much discussion has been centered around academic achievement and standardized test scores While these are undoubtedly important aspects of a student’s development, the focus on these metrics often overshadows the critical role of social-emotional learning activities in promoting overall well-being and success in life.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which individuals acquire and 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 social emotional learning activities.