Thanks for writing this. It crystallizes some of my skepticism about SEL instruction in schools. I think it's important to note that spending time on SEL instruction means that educators are not engaging in stronger instructional practices. Educators should be spending as much time as possible teaching using high impact instructional practices based in evidence! I'm not sure that SEL instruction meets that threshold yet.
Thanks for writing this. It crystallizes some of my skepticism about SEL instruction in schools. I think it's important to note that spending time on SEL instruction means that educators are not engaging in stronger instructional practices. Educators should be spending as much time as possible teaching using high impact instructional practices based in evidence! I'm not sure that SEL instruction meets that threshold yet.
“Overall, the evidence for SEL having a positive impact on academic achievement remains uncertain.”
I’m fascinated by this and will keep reading because I dream of educational setups that cater to multiple - even all - needs concurrently.