What and why S.E.L Matters

What is social-emotional learning?

• The process of learning social and emotional skills

• The process of learning reading and math

• The process of learning science and history

• The process of learning physical education

Why is social-emotional learning important?

• It helps students manage their own emotions and behaviors

• It helps students learn to read and write

• It helps students learn science and math

• It helps students learn physical education

What skills do students learn through social-emotional learning?

• Managing emotions and behaviors, empathy, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, and maintaining healthy relationships

• Managing emotions and behaviors, empathy, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, and playing sports

• Managing emotions and behaviors, empathy, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, and studying history

• Managing emotions and behaviors, empathy, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, and singing

How does social-emotional learning help students deal with strong emotions?

• By recognizing what's happening inside them and being aware of their emotions

• By ignoring their emotions and pretending they don't exist

• By avoiding situations that trigger strong emotions

• By suppressing their emotions and not expressing them

What are the benefits of social-emotional learning?

• Improved academic performance, better attitudes and behaviors, and reduced delinquent or disruptive actions

• Improved athletic performance, better attitudes and behaviors, and reduced delinquent or disruptive actions

• Improved artistic performance, better attitudes and behaviors, and reduced delinquent or disruptive actions

• Improved social performance, better attitudes and behaviors, and reduced delinquent or disruptive actions