Social and Emotional Learning: Conceptual & Measurement Issues

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an umbrella term for the malleable, non-academic skills that support educational outcomes, such as school readiness, classroom behaviors, and academic achievement. In this course, we will discuss theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and measurement issues pertaining to the intrapersonal SEL skills: self-control/executive functions, emotion regulation, intrinsic motivation, persistence, and growth mindset. We will also discuss school districts' efforts to promote and assess students' SEL skills.