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social-emotional learning

American

[soh-shuhl-i-moh-shuh-nl lur-ning] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ɪˈmoʊ ʃə nl ˈlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

Education, Psychology.

the process of acquiring interpersonal and emotional skills such as empathy, cooperation, conflict resolution, self-awareness, and self-control. SEL

Etymology

Origin of social-emotional learning

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

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But while it may have a new term, social-emotional learning has always been a vital function of education.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Paying students isn’t sustainable, said Zaia Vera, the school district’s head of social-emotional learning.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Schools now provide increased social-emotional learning and mental health support.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2024

It was part of social-emotional learning, an umbrella term that refers generally to practices that teach children how to interact with one another and how to control their emotions.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

Richardson ISD, for example, unveiled its new process for opting out of social-emotional learning instruction this week.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2022

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