Morning Meetings, Check-Ins, and Social-Emotional Learning I am
an advocate of integrating socio-emotional learning into the
classroom. It’s not enough to simply fill students’ brains with
facts. A successful education demands that their character be
developed as well. That’s where social and emotional learning
comes in. SEL is the process of helping students develop the
skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflict nonviolently,
and make responsible decisions. Research shows that promoting
social and emotional skills leads to reduced violence and
aggression among children, higher academic achievement, and an
improved ability to function in schools and in the workplace.
Students who demonstrate respect for others and practice
positive interactions, and whose respectful attitudes and
productive communication skills are acknowledged and rewarded,
are more likely to continue to demonstrate such behavior.
Students who feel secure and respected can better apply
themselves to learning. (Why Champion Social and