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