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

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Etymology

Origin of social-emotional learning

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

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social-emotional learning

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

Over the years, Feinstein had not only lent her name to the school but also provided “generous donations to support the library, technology, social-emotional learning and much more,” Zaki said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2023

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

Time was also set aside in class for students and teachers to process the incident and discuss social-emotional learning strategies, according to Ingraham Principal Martin Floe.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2022