Table 1 SEL core competencies (CASEL 2012)
From: Fostering socio-emotional learning through early childhood intervention
Competency | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Self-awareness | The ability to accurately evaluate one’s own thoughts, emotions, abilities, and values | Emotion identification, self-confidence |
Self-management | The ability to effectively regulate one’s own thoughts, emotions, and actions in different scenarios | Impulse control, stress management |
Social awareness | The ability to empathize with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to understand societal norms for behavior | Perspective-taking, showing respect to others |
Relationship skills | The ability to initiate and maintain healthy relationships | Communicating clearly, constructively navigating conflict |
Responsible decision-making | The ability to make healthy, informed choices | Identifying problems, analyzing the potential consequences of a decision |