The Case for Social Emotional Learning

What is emotional intelligence and why does it matter in education? What does current research say about “social emotional learning”?

In simple terms, emotional intelligence (sometimes called “EQ”) is the ability to use emotions effectively and productively. Since the publication of the initial research in 1990, innovative schools and educational organizations have begun integrating emotional intelligence into their educational programs through a process of “social emotional learning” (or SEL). It is becoming increasingly clear that an emphasis on teaching and modeling EQ/SEL skills is a foundation for high-performing students, classrooms, and schools.

Emotional Intelligence for Academic and Life Success

The field of social emotional learning has matured to the point that best practices for implementation can be outlined with confidence.

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