Social and Emotional Learning and Service-Learning

Posted by on June 6, 2003

[posted from National Service-Learning Listserv]

Making the Case for Social and Emotional Learning and Service-Learning

This issue brief provides an overview and description of both social and emotional learning (SEL) and service-learning (S-L) as tools to improve the lives and academic performance of students. It describes how the two practices are interrelated and the research evidence that supports the expanded use of both practices in the classroom. Also provided are descriptions of the essential elements required of successful SEL and S-L programs, examples of such successful programs that are in existence today and a discussion of state activities and experiences.

<a href="http://www.ecs.org/nclc">http://www.ecs.org/nclc</a>

Here are some other reports/articles that discuss the link between emotional intelligence and service-learning:

Social and Emotional Learning, Service-Learning & Educational Leadership (CASEL)
<a href="http://www.casel.org/SEL,SL,&EL.pdf">http://www.casel.org/SEL,SL,&EL.pdf</a>

Academic and Social-Emotional Learning, by Elias, M. International Academy of Education. This booklet is about the social-emotional skills students need for success in school and in life. Includes a section on community service and service-learning.

<a href="http://www.casel.org/BIE_Practices_11.pdf">http://www.casel.org/BIE_Practices_11.pdf</a>

The CEIC Review. This issue contains several articles regarding social and emotional research for education.
<a href="http://www.temple.edu/lss/pdf/ceicreviews/CEICVol10No6.pdf">http://www.temple.edu/lss/pdf/ceicreviews/CEICVol10No6.pdf</a>