International Social Emotional or Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day was held on 11 March. It was established to mark the significance of SEL, a central element of education, as evidence shows that SEL enhances academic outcomes, improves relationship and communication skills, and prepares students for navigating society.
A lot of evidence has documented the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ academic learning. Less attention has been given to the important role of students’ SEL, mental health and wellbeing. More evidence is needed, particularly in the context of the Global South. This selection of articles contribute to this important emerging evidence base.
Socioemotional Learning (SEL) and EdTech – Opportunities for Turbulent Times
by Akanksha Bapna
Supporting Students’ Socio-Emotional Learning, Mental Health, and Wellbeing During and Beyond COVID-19
by Louise Yorke
Adopting a holistic approach to examining learning loss as a result of school closures in Ethiopia: including socio-emotional learning
by Stephen Bayley, Darge Wole Meshesha, Paul Ramchandani, Pauline Rose, Tassew Woldehanna and Louise Yorke
Finding synergies between socio-emotional learning and mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
by Fiona Samuels
Learning with Mothers: Mobiles, Motivation, and Measurement. Early Childhood Education Interventions in Pratham
by Varsha Hari Prasad
How can education systems around the world support more inclusive learning in a (post-)COVID-19 era?
by Anusha Ghosh and Katarzyna Kubacka
Children’s socio-emotional skills and the home environment during the COVID-19 crisis
by Gloria Moroni, Cheti Nicoletti and Emma Tominey
What we’re learning in this pandemic that illuminates the path to transforming education
by Wendy Kopp
How prepared are teachers to deal with “learning lag” of students?
by Rammohan Khanapurkar, Ketan Dandare and Shalini Bhorkar
