Assignment 1: Benefits Of Social Emotional Learning

QUESTION 1A

Learning Point 1: Benefits of Social Emotional Learning

SEL directly influences learning and is effective in improving how well students learn. Various benefits of SEL include improvements in academic attitudes and results, reductions in emotional distress and problems, improved student attitudes and a decrease in rates of violence, aggression, etc. Overall, social and emotional factors are the most influential factors contributing to student learning.

Example: An anti-social student would be able to better integrate himself into a group setting to communicate and socialize effectively.

With SECs, such as social awareness and social management being taught, the student will be able to utilize the relevant skills taught.

Learning Point 2: Skills Required for SECs

For each social

Example: I readily help people without second-guessing their intentions or motives as it is my nature to help others which may lead to me taken advantage of.

QUESTION 2C

Self-Management

Daily Schedule - Coming up with a daily schedule to manage time and effectively complete the necessary tasks. This schedule would help me prioritize without compromising my personal goals, thereby reducing stress. A structured plan would result in efficient work done and a better regulation of emotions.

Stress Relieving Activities – When faced with stress, one could indulge in hobbies to give the mind a break from the daily tensions. This would result in a clearer thought process, enabling an individual to work effectively.

Self-Awareness

Stop and Think - Analyze my own thought process before taking action. This would involve stopping to think about the consequences and my own emotions therefore making me more self-aware. When faced similar situations, such a thought process would ensure that better decisions are made thereby achieving a high level of