Social emotional development and the skills for a successful life!
Social emotional development and the skills for a successful life! How do children learn for life, how do they get to know themselves and understand others? And how do we send them out into the world confidently? By Ria Uiterloo In this series, I write about competences and experiences to promote a successful life for children. In this article, three (3) educators are giving their perspective on positive approaches for children’s relationships and development. Education and child development cannot happen without knowing a relationship with the other, with the environment and with self. Therefore, I think the need for developing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools is very important. Competencies are crucial and should be a priority for student success. For me, Social Emotional Learning is LIFE. Social and Emotional Learning involves developing competences such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and making responsible cho