WHY SEL?

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 All learning is social.
All learning is emotional.
 Improvement in students’ social and
emotional skills, attitudes, relationships,
academic performance, and perceptions
Decades of of classroom and school climate

research
Decline in students’ anxiety, behavior
studies problems, and substance use
demonstrate
the following Long-term improvements in students’
skills, attitudes, prosocial behavior, and
benefits…. academic performance

Wise financial investment according to

cost-benefit research

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WHAT IS SEL?
 Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of
education and human development. SEL is the process
through which all young people and adults acquire and
apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy
identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and
collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish
and maintain supportive relationships, and make
responsible and caring decisions.

SEL is…
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The 5 …..
Five broad and
interrelated areas of
competence:
● Self-awareness
● Self-management
● Social awareness
● Relationship skills
● Responsible decision-making

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 SELF-AWARENESS
The abilities to understand one’s own emotions,
thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior
across contexts. This includes capacities to recognize
one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded
sense of confidence and purpose.

Such as:
● Integrating personal and social identities
● Identifying personal, cultural, and linguistic assets
● Identifying one’s emotions
● Demonstrating honesty and integrity
● Linking feelings, values, and thoughts
● Examining prejudices and biases
● Experiencing self-efficacy
● Having a growth mindset
● Developing interests and a sense of purpose
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 Reflection: Self-Awareness
The statements below describe some ways you might see
self-awareness in your personal experiences.
I use self-reflection to understand the factors that contribute to my
emotions and how my emotions impact me.
I recognize and reflect on ways in which my identity is shaped by
other people and my race, culture, experiences, and environments.
I believe I will continue to learn and develop skills to better support all
young people to succeed.

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 SELF-MANAGEMENT
The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and
behaviors effectively in different situations and to
achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the
capacities to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel
motivation and agency to accomplish personal and
collective goals.

Such as:
● Managing one’s emotions
● Identifying and using stress-management strategies
● Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
● Setting personal and collective goals
● Using planning and organizational skills
● Showing the courage to take initiative
Learn more: [Link] ● Demonstrating personal and collective agency
 Reflection: Self-Management
The statements below describe some ways you might see
self-management in your personal experiences.

I can calm myself when I feel stressed or nervous.

I take action to impact change on issues that are important to me and
the larger community.

I balance my work life with personal renewal time.

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 SOCIAL AWARENESS
The abilities to understand the perspectives of and
empathize with others, including those from diverse
backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. This includes the
capacities to feel compassion for others, understand
broader historical and social norms for behavior in
different settings, and recognize family, school, and
community resources and supports.

Such as:
● Taking others’ perspectives
● Recognizing strengths in others
● Demonstrating empathy and compassion
● Showing concern for the feelings of others
● Understanding and expressing gratitude
● Identifying diverse social norms, including unjust ones
● Recognizing situational demands and opportunities
Learn more: [Link] ● Understanding the influences of organizations
and systems on behavior
 Reflection: Social Awareness
The statements below describe some ways you might see
social awareness in your personal experiences.
I pay attention to the feelings of others and recognize how my words
and behavior impact them.

I ask others about their experience and perspective before offering

my version of events.

I appreciate and honor the cultural differences within my school

community / workplace.

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 RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive
relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse
individuals and groups. This includes the capacities to
communicate clearly, listen actively, cooperate, work
collaboratively to problem solve and negotiate conflict
constructively, navigate settings with differing social and
cultural demands and opportunities, provide leadership, and
seek or offer help when needed.

Such as:
● Communicating effectively
● Developing positive relationships
● Demonstrating cultural competency
● Practicing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
● Resolving conflicts constructively
● Resisting negative social pressure
● Showing leadership in groups
● Seeking or offering support and help when needed
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● Standing up for the rights of others
 Reflection: Relationship Skills
The statements below describe some ways you might see
relationship skills in your personal experiences.

I stay focused when listening to others and carefully consider their

meaning.

I try to get to know the people around me.

I openly admit my mistakes to myself and others and work to make
things right.

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 RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about
personal behavior and social interactions across diverse
situations. This includes the capacities to consider ethical
standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and
consequences of various actions for personal, social, and
collective well-being.

Such as:
● Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
● Learning how to make a reasoned judgment after analyzing information, data,
and facts
● Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
● Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
● Recognizing how critical thinking skills are useful both inside and outside of
school
● Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being
● Evaluating personal, interpersonal, community, and institutional impacts
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Reflection: Responsible Decision-Making
The statements below describe some ways you might see
responsible decision-making in your personal experiences.
I involve those who are impacted to explore a problem collaboratively
before choosing a solution.

I consider how my choices will be viewed through the lens of the

young people I support and the community around them.

I take time for self-reflection and group reflection on progress toward

goals and the process used.

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