Can Social and Emotional Learning be Programmed?
Needed is a framework for understanding the social and emotional development of youth, one that goes beyond narrow skills and instrumental goals.
In this series, we unlearn misunderstandings about feelings, affect and emotions, and their role in education.
Needed is a framework for understanding the social and emotional development of youth, one that goes beyond narrow skills and instrumental goals.
The complaint that SEL lacks a clear definition masks a common feature to most social and emotional learning initiatives: a narrow framing of social-emotional phenomena in terms of skill.
What if we asked: how can education contribute to evdemonia — an ancient Greek concept that refers to living a life that is worthwhile, fulfilling, and elevating?
The educational system places great emphasis on verbal participation, which is often thought to be a sign of engagement. To foster engagement, activities like the “fishbowl” are promoted.
In the “Unschooling Emotion” series, we explore the origins, assumptions, and outcomes of leading SEL programs, and offer an alternative way to think about student well-being.