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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.
  1. 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

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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

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

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024

Themes of the show include friendship, adventures, social-emotional learning and expressive writing.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 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

On paper, Jennie Rosenbaum’s job sounds clear-cut: She is a site coordinator, helping weave social-emotional learning into instruction and school culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022

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