Social emotional learning (SEL) has become a critical component of the education system in recent years With a growing emphasis on the development of students’ social and emotional skills, schools are beginning to recognize the importance of teaching more than just academic subjects social emotional learning in schools. By incorporating SEL into the curriculum, educators are helping students build the necessary skills to succeed not only in school but also in life.
SEL is defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as 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