Social and Emotional Learning

Neil Humphrey is Professor of Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester.

Introduction Overview Rationale For The Text What is SEL? A Taxonomy of SEL Why Has SEL Become So Popular? What can Research Tell Us About SEL? The Importance of Implementation The Structure of this Book Notes on Voice, Terminology and Textual Features What Do We Mean by Social and Emotional Learning? Overview The Prevailing Definition of SEL The Universalist Approach (And Its Potential Problems) What Is The Nature Of The Skills Imparted Through SEL? The Broader Discourse - Diversity Or Dilution? Mapping SEL And Associated Concepts The Backbone Of SEL Mental Health And Well-being How Does SEL Work? An Analysis Of The Logic Model Direct Links Between SEL And School Outcomes Indirect Links Between SEL And School Outcomes Further Reading Origins and Influences Overview The Historical Rools of SEL Progressive Education The Interplay Between Emotions And Reason The Influence Of Social, Emotional And Multiple Intelligences The Self-esteem Movement A Youth In Crisis Evidence For Hope Rather Than Despair Risk, Protection And Resilience The Field Of School-based Prevention The Political and Financial Drivers of SEL Further Reading SEL Around the World Overview The United States England Northern Ireland Australia Sweden Singapore Convergences And Divergences in SEL Across The World - An Analysis Further Reading Assessment Overview The Importance Of Assessment Key Issues In Assessing SEL A Selected Anthology Of Measures Of Social And Emotional Competence In Children And Young People Beyond Social And Emotional Competence - What Else Should Be Assessed? Further Reading Implementation Overview Implementation Matters Elements Of Implementation Factors Affecting Implementation Bringing It All Together - The Implementation Quality Framework Further Reading Outcomes of SEL Overview What Does The Research Tell Us About The Impact of SEL On Outcomes For Children And Young People? Key Issues In Interpreting SEL Outcome Research Interpreting SEL Evaluation Studies With Null Results: A Framework Further Reading Conclusion Overview Examine The Orthodoxy Of SEL Future Directions Final Thoughts Further Reading References Index

'A landmark book for SEL. It provides an even-handed, scholarly appraisal of the latest research. This major contribution will advance SEL science, improve school-based practice, and benefit many students' -Professor Roger Weissberg, University of Illinois at Chicago 'A scholarly and refreshing look at this rapidly growing field. Dr. Humphrey charts a clear course to improve research and increase the well-being of children throughout the world' -Professor Mark T. Greenberg, Penn State University 'An intelligent, thoughtful and in-depth examination of the critical issues surrounding social and emotional learning from one of the leading researchers and thinkers in the field' -Emeritus Professor Katherine Weare, University of Southampton 'Explains clearly and succinctly why SEL is important, what the research says and does not say about its impact on students, and what the implications are for the future' - Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Durlak, Loyola University of Chicago 'Given the extensive nature of SEL provision, the book is inclusive and wide ranging but also helps the reader to make important distinctions between different theoretical approaches, drivers and the plethora of different types of interventions. This book will be thought provoking for both practitioners and academics, and it provides an extremely useful text for anyone wishing to explore social and emotional learning' -- Youth In Mind * http://youthinmind.info/py/yiminfo/BookLink.py?id=2198 * Contrasting opinions and research findings are integral to each chapter, providing a stimulating and refreshing opportunity to reflect upon and re-evaluate social and emotional teaching and learning and associated outcomes. ????? -- Sarah Mander, University of Wolverhampton