Social Emotional Learning

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

What you'll learn

  • The ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.

  • The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations

  • The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

  • The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

  • The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms.


Course description

This course provides an overview of Social Emotional Learning skills for the classroom teacher.

Instructor

Ron Titus, M.Ed.

Dean, School of Education
Southern Nazarene University