Social and emotional learning : a critical appraisal / Neil Humphrey.

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 Further reading 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 Overview The historical roots 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 Overview The United States England Northern Ireland Australia Sweden Singapore Convergences and divergences in SEL across the world -- an analysis Further reading 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 Overview Implementation matters Elements of implementation Factors affecting implementation Bringing it all together -- the implementation quality framework Further reading 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 Overview Examining the orthodoxy of SEL Future directions Final thoughts Further reading.

Social and emotional learning is a dominant orthodoxy in education systems around the world. This book provides the first in-depth, authoritative and balanced examination of the critical issues pervading the field. Each substantive aspect of SEL is examined through a critical lens, thanks to an extensive and thorough review of the international research literature.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-163) and index.