In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, the focus on academic achievement has often overshadowed the importance of social and emotional development in schools However, research has shown that social and emotional learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in a student’s overall well-being and academic success.
SEL is defined 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 sel social and emotional learning.