Saturday, August 30, 2014

What is SEL? Why is This So Very Important?

To answer the first question in the blog title.......SEL= Social & Emotional Learning.  Why do you ask is this topic included in a blog that focuses on academic achievement for struggling learners or other students in classrooms?  I asked that question too until I read this article and watched the powerful video - a speech by Trish Schaeffer at TEDxUniversity of Nevada.  Research has shown that children who have been taught social and emotional skills have increased their standardized test scores by 11%ile points.  It pays attention then, I believe, for us to learn more.  SEL is grouped into 5 competencies: 
  • Self-awareness,
  • Self-management,
  • Social awareness,
  • Relationship skills,
  • Responsible decision making.   
These five skills then become the foundation for the 4Cs of 21st Century learning....
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity

2 vital components for true college, career readiness.  Steve Saul and Daniel Jhin Yoo. 6.9.14. eSchoolNews
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/06/09/college-career-readiness-234/?ast=130&astc=11198

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