There is a broad range of benefits of SEL including improved academic outcomes and life outcomes, making SEL a wise financial investment for schools and other institutions. The CASEL wheel can be broken down into five main parts ranging from the self to interacting with others and responsible decision-making. The CASEL wheel also extends to key settings such as the classroom, schools, and family and caregivers. The key settings coordinate which policies and practices students experience to help grow their social-emotional competencies. There are a variety of ways schools can execute SEL beyond explicit instruction, such as integrating social-emotional skills into academic content.
One resource that I will use is the Guide to Schoolwide SEL: Classroom. In this resource, it offers a range of ideas and lesson plans teachers can use to build a supportive classroom environment.
One resource that I will use is the Guide to Schoolwide SEL: Classroom. In this resource, it offers a range of ideas and lesson plans teachers can use to build a supportive classroom environment.