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Discuss: Should Emotional Learning In Schools Be Made Mandatory?

    • deebashree.mohanty@timesgroup.com
    • Publish Date: Sep 13 2017 1:34PM
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    • Updated Date: Sep 13 2017 1:55PM
Discuss: Should Emotional Learning In Schools Be Made Mandatory?

In the wake of a class X student’s video purportedly showing him being slapped by a classmate going viral, a major concern has come to the fore — whether schools are addressing issues pertaining to emotional growth and development at the primary level itself. In fact, if reports are to be believed, one in 10 students in India suffer from behavioural issues and unfortunately, only 25 % receive treatment for it. Psychologists say aggressive behaviour, bullying and showing no empathy towards classmates stems from such issues. Social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools are therefore, the need of the hour, they say. 


What is SEL?

SEL provides a foundation for safe and positive learning, and enhances a student’s ability to succeed in school, careers, and life and school is one of the primary places where students learn emotional skills, says Dr Samir Parikh, a child psychologist. “What a student requires is the ability to consider and understand ethical standards, safety concerns, the health and well-being of self and others, and to make realistic evaluation of various consequences that their actions will reap, he adds, on the need of having SELs in schools. In fact, according to  Dr Maya Menon, a consultant psychiatrist in Australia, “It is crucial for SEL to be part of curriculum at primary level itself. Talking about feelings should also be encouraged. Gender biases like “boys don’t cry” or “girls can’t get angry” are most unhelpful. Teaching children to handle their emotions is vital. If there is a possibility of early developmental problems precipitating anger, then professional help should be sought.”

But then the question arises: ‘are our schools equipped for such learning?’ It doesn’t take anything much to introduce emotional learning in the school curriculum, say teachers. “Emotional well-being of students should be top priority,” says Shashi Banerjee, principal Shiv Nadar School, Noida. “We take up issues such as bullying, differentiating a good touch from a bad one etc through circle time,” she says. “During this hour, students share experiences and a counsellor is present to hear their ideas,” she adds.

Why do emotions matter? Does it curb bullying and aggressive behaviour?

  • My seven-year-old is irritable about little, little happenings in school. He doesn’t like it when any other child is praised for good work and his anger manifests itself in different ways. The way to manage this is by letting him know that love is better than hatred. That compassion towards fellow students will make him much happier and sorted. Yes, I strongly believe that emotional learning is important.

Nivedita Sharma, mother

  • Anger is always a reaction towards something. If we manage to divert a student’s energy towards positive thinking, we are doing our job well.

Nishi Singh, teacher, Shiv Nadar School, Noida

  • Positive thinking and energies in classroom will help the student academically while also shaping him up for the future endeavours.

Deepak Malhotra, motivational speaker


We plan to make social and emotional skills a part and parcel of everyday schooling. The Government of India is totally committed towards it. What a child needs most is holistic development which cannot be achieved if you lack social or emotional intelligence.

Prakash Javadekar, Union HRD minister

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Hemalatha.G Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary Scho

ESL is very important. I often get angry for silly things. I know that''s wrong, but I''m not able to control. When I''m trying to ask help from someone I just cry. I don''t know why. Many of us are not feeling comfortable to ask help about mental issues. Emotional learning classes might help us indirectly. It is necessary to understand others emotions too. Such qualities are must to lead a smooth life.

Shweta Ullala National Academy For Learning

Yes...This is a very important topic that must be brought up in schools..Academics is not everything!

Dilsher Singh Chatha Bhavan Vidyalaya Panchkula

Yes it should be brought up in schools. Emotions are not always under our control and learning to control them is very important.

R.Lokeshwaran Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

Wow that''s great and useful information to read

R.Nidharshana KENSRI ACDEMY OF EXCELLENCEMARIANAP

SEL IS IMPORTANT

Arjun Kg VENKAT INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Yes

Annada Dash KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA ONGC PANVEL

Yeah emotions is important but you shouldn''t have much feelings, as i am sure if you are a person with feelings, you will one day cry because of someone

Amogha M Koulapure STJ PU COLLEGE

“Social and emotional learning involves the processes through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions,” the report states.

D. Keerthi Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Yes it should be brought up in schools.

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