Importance Of Social And Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning education SEL is one of the important learning for every child/student. But why it is important? Are we all aware of SEL learning especially in INDIA? This question is rising in everyone’s mind.

SEL?

SEL deals with the emotional and social development of a child which they need for their future. Every parent sends their children to school for better education. but besides education many things they need for their betterment. Schools follow their routine and activities. They need to understand this kind of learning which will help them to effective teaching.

SEL In India?

If we talk about India, I think not every school opted for SEL learning not every parent knows about this kind of learning I can say that some parents give value to the SEL method besides academics. it is a bitter truth, but we see around us cases of suicide, depression, mental disturbance, and stress. Why have we faced such cases? Because some parents still want their children to be the best in their academics and score well. Parents and schools need to work on the student's emotional and social connections.
But we can’t deny that our Government Of India working on it and making it easier for students to score well and also they can opt for their interest and grow in the field they want.

SEL Theory?

The SEL concept is not modern it was introduced by ancient Greeks in Plato’s work THE REPUBLIC.
SEL theory was expanded by James Comer in the 1960s. When Comers was at Yale School of Medicines Child Study Center, he wrote an academic paper. where he is researching children's behavior in different places and the effect of that on their academics. To work on this theory, he decided to focus on two schools that are low-scoring. He notices the children are activities and then changes the school system according to SEL. In 1980, there was much growth in the academics of the schools and a reduction in the problems of students which they had faced earlier.

In which ways does SEL help us?

1. Learn to manage behavior and emotions
2. Do better in your academics
3. Stay motivated.
4. Interact with people socially and friendship
5. Set goals
6. Value to your interest area like sports, art, music
7. Be confident
8. Respect others and never lose yourself–respect
9. Take decisions independently
10. Solve problems

Every child should be independent one day in the future. They must be ready from an early stage and it will only develop the school, college, and classroom learning.

Teachers should add up some activities in their routine for learning:

1. Art and craft
2. Share feelings with the teacher
3. Interact with friends regularly
4. Help each other in school activities
5. Play games that help in their mental and physical growth
6. Play act
7. Meditation

These ways schools should follow.

Maybe it is difficult for teachers and some students to go through all the processes but it will work. It is better to involve children in this thing instead of spending time on mobile phones and television.

We need to listen to them and what’s going on in their life and making them believe that we understand them is the best thing because whatever the matter children will always remember yes I have someone who understands my feelings and thoughts.

Be your journey much more successful and cheerful by opting for this social and emotional learning.

By: Swati Priya