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Supporting Students’ Well-Being: Integrating SEL into the Curriculum
Many educational institutions have integrated SEL instruction and programs into their curricula to equip students with these priceless abilities
“Social and Emotional Learning,” abbreviated as “SEL,” refers to how people cultivate their social and emotional capabilities. Teaching kids these abilities is an integral part of social and emotional learning (SEL), which may be accomplished in schools via various approaches, including traditional classroom education, experiential learning, and counseling services.
Students will be equipped with the skills necessary to regulate their emotions, cultivate meaningful relationships, and make responsible choices due to implementing SEL in educational settings. This helps children do better in school and sets them up for future success in all aspects of their lives.
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relational skills, and responsible decision-making are some of the skills that are often taught via SEL programs in schools. Other skills that are typically taught through SEL programs include social awareness. Developing these abilities is essential for students because they assist them in overcoming obstacles that may arise in their personal lives and academic careers.
It has been shown that the implementation of SEL in schools has a beneficial effect on children’s academic and social results. It can potentially promote educational attainment, improve attendance and eliminate behavioural issues. In addition, it may assist children in developing a feeling of belonging and connection to the community they are a part of at their school.
Many educational institutions have integrated SEL instruction and programs into their curricula to equip students with these priceless abilities. These programs may be incorporated into established classes or presented as stand-alone educational opportunities. Students needing more help developing their social and emotional skills may be eligible for counselling services from their schools. SEL has the potential to assist all children and adults in achieving personal and academic success, forming and sustaining healthy relationships, becoming lifelong learners, and making constructive contributions to a more compassionate and fairer world. “Social and emotional learning” (SEL) refers to a fundamental component of formal education and overall human growth. SEL is a critical component of student development, and it has been shown to improve academic performance, reduce behavioural problems, and promote positive relationships.
To implement SEL at our school, we can start by introducing the SEL curriculum in all classrooms. This curriculum can include lessons on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Teachers can incorporate activities and discussions related to these topics in their daily lessons and provide opportunities for students to practice and develop these skills.
We can also establish SEL-focused extracurricular activities, such as peer mentoring or community service projects, which can provide students with additional opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills.
Furthermore, we can organize workshops for teachers, counselors, and other staff members to learn about SEL and how to integrate it into their work with students. This will help us ensure all staff members have the knowledge and skills to support student development.
Finally, we can involve parents and guardians in the SEL implementation process by sharing information about SEL and how they can support their children’s development of social and emotional skills at home.
Implementing SEL at Kunwar’s Global School benefits our students and enhances their academic and personal success.
Author – Dr. Dheeraj Mehrotra, Principal, Kunwar’s Global School, Lucknow
