Making social emotional curriculum an integral part of the education process has distinct advantages. Students are better able to be self-directed and discover a more supportive environment for learning. They improve their skills in showing empathy, having successful relationships with peers, and making more responsible decisions. The program emphasizes effective goal setting.
Setting and Achieving Goals
Students learn to set and achieve goals in their academics, personal life and effort management. They begin to practice planning and follow-through so that distractions aren’t as enticing. When students have determined the minimum amount of time required to study for an exam or write a paper, they are more likely to stay focused and achieve success.
Completing More Challenging Coursework
With continued successes related to the social emotional curriculum, boys and girls become more confident about their academic abilities. They are more willing to sign up for challenging elective coursework in middle and high school. That increases their readiness for college and technical school.
Participating in Extracurricular Activities
Confidence also inspires students who are interested in athletic and artistic pursuits to try out for and participate in extracurricular activities. Their accomplishments in sports, theater and music help them become more well-rounded individuals. The students learn how to manage their time to stay successful academically while being involved in these additional projects.
Concluding Thoughts
Research has found this type of education to be so successful that some state departments of public instruction include it as a focal point in the guidelines. Detailed information on the curriculum can be viewed at EmpowerU.
