Name: Rizza Rose P.
Celiz
“EFFECTS OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) ON STUDENT WELL-
BEING”
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical aspect of education that focuses on
developing learners emotional intelligence and positive social behaviors. It refers to a set of
competencies and skills that enable individuals to identify and manage their emotions, establish
positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and communicate effectively. SEL programs have
been gaining popularity in schools, and research has shown that they can have a positive impact on
student well-being.
My own experiences with young children and my reflection on my practice allowed me to
explore what social emotional learning can look like at different grade levels and allowed me to
compare different SEL strategies. The common factor in all of my experiences was the relationship
between the teacher and the child and their interactions. Ultimately, all teaching is about
relationships; there have to be relationships in order for learning to be exchanged. With this in
mind, there is one final thought to consider.
Social-emotional learning must be intentional and must be focused on the relationships
between the domains of SEL. The danger here is that SEL becomes a way to control child behavior
and manage a classroom, rather than teaching SEL in order to develop skills that are important for
success not only in school but in life (Hoffman, 2009). Using SEL as a way to teach students to sit
down, focus, and complete a task does not give them a skill that they can use in the real world. SEL
23 must be thoughtfully planned and the relationship between students and teachers should be
what informs that planning, as should any other subject matter being taught.
Classrooms should be communities, where each child is a citizen and everyone’s voice can
be heard. In communities, people interact, work together, problem solve, and value one another,
and SEL can be the foundation for great learning to occur. If young children learn social and
emotional skills in the classroom alongside content standards, they take those skills with them
throughout their education and out into the world. All of the skills that are wrapped into social
emotional learning are stepping stones to bettering our interactions with other people and our
abilities to achieve great things.
Lastly, good mental health is the key to living a good life and social-emotional learning is
important for constructing and maintaining good mental health. Teaching young kids how to handle
mental stress and navigate all the ups and downs of life is essential and including SEL in the school
curriculum is the best way to make sure that young kids are learning the skills to take care of their
mental well-being. Integrating SEL into the school curriculum is essential but we have to also be
careful in how we implement it. The teacher has to be properly trained so they don’t accidentally
turn any issues worse. There also has to be a balance between collective and individual well-being.
And to achieve the best outcome both school teachers and staff need to be trained properly.
Name: Rizza Rose P. Celiz
“THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION”
Some of a child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool
years. I'm so bless of having an active parents of my preschoolers, they always ensure that their
child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential. Because parent involvement
helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and
helps children perform better when they are in school.
It is essential for parents to support the learning that happens in preschool settings at home
as well. Parents who are in tune with what is happening in their child’s preschool classroom or child
care facility are better able to establish a connection between what is learned at school and what
takes place in the home. This connection is a key component of a child’s development and
supporting further learning. Not only does family or parental involvement help extend teaching
outside the classroom; it creates a more positive experience for children and helps children
perform better when they are in school.
One of the biggest challenges is for parents to find the time to attend school events or
support their children; this is especially true for families with low economic resources. It is also
challenging for the me as a teacher when the children are expected to perform well academically,
but the child do not receive any support at home. It is difficult to establish a connection between
schools and households or create a safe environment for parents of all socioeconomic statuses. In
cases where parents do not know how to read or write, or when their mother tongue is another
language than the one that prevails in school, it is difficult for them to feel comfortable attending
talks or school events. That is why educational institutions should work even harder to make such
parents feel welcome and accepted.
Parental involvement is associated with various benefits for students of all ages. There does
not even need to be a high level of commitment; simply by asking the child how he or she did in
school and attending school meetings, parents can positively influence the student’s future.
According to experts on the subject, the best indicator of a student’s success is the extent to which
families are involved in their education. Feeling their parents’ support, students become more
motivated and develop a love of learning.
From another viewpoint, teachers see important changes in their classrooms when parents get
involved, such as improvements in the motivation and performance of the children and even their
character. Also, collaboration with parents can help identify needs and goals, and there can be
discussions about how parents can contribute. The communication with the parents presents the
opportunity for the teacher to listen to parents’ concerns and explain to them more about their
children’s’ education.Thus, parental involvement offers benefits to everyone, including the school,
the teachers, the parents, and above all, the learners.
