Social and Emotional Learning

Neil Humphrey is Professor of Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester.

′A landmark book for SEL. It provides an even-handed, scholarly appraisal of the latest research. This major contribution will advance SEL science, improve school-based practice, and benefit many students′ -Professor Roger Weissberg, University of Illinois at Chicago′A scholarly and refreshing look at this rapidly growing field. Dr. Humphrey charts a clear course to improve research and increase the well-being of children throughout the world′-Professor Mark T. Greenberg, Penn State University′An intelligent, thoughtful and in-depth examination of the critical issues surrounding social and emotional learning from one of the leading researchers and thinkers in the field′-Emeritus Professor Katherine Weare, University of Southampton′Explains clearly and succinctly why SEL is important, what the research says and does not say about its impact on students, and what the implications are for the future′ - Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Durlak, Loyola University of Chicago

• IntroductionOverviewRationale For The TextWhat is SEL?A Taxonomy of SELWhy Has SEL Become So Popular?What can Research Tell Us About SEL?The Importance of ImplementationThe Structure of this BookNotes on Voice, Terminology and Textual FeaturesWhat Do We Mean by Social and Emotional Learning?OverviewThe Prevailing Definition of SELThe 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 ConceptsThe Backbone Of SELMental Health And Well-beingHow Does SEL Work? An Analysis Of The Logic ModelDirect Links Between SEL And School OutcomesIndirect Links Between SEL And School OutcomesFurther ReadingOrigins and Influences OverviewThe Historical Rools of SELProgressive EducationThe Interplay Between Emotions And ReasonThe Influence Of Social, Emotional And Multiple IntelligencesThe Self-esteem MovementA Youth In CrisisEvidence For Hope Rather Than DespairRisk, Protection And ResilienceThe Field Of School-based PreventionThe Political and Financial Drivers of SELFurther Reading SEL Around the WorldOverviewThe United StatesEnglandNorthern IrelandAustraliaSwedenSingaporeConvergences And Divergences in SEL Across The World - An AnalysisFurther ReadingAssessmentOverviewThe Importance Of AssessmentKey Issues In Assessing SELA Selected Anthology Of Measures Of Social And Emotional Competence In Children And Young PeopleBeyond Social And Emotional Competence - What Else Should Be Assessed?Further ReadingImplementationOverviewImplementation MattersElements Of ImplementationFactors Affecting ImplementationBringing It All Together - The Implementation Quality FrameworkFurther ReadingOutcomes of SELOverviewWhat Does The Research Tell Us About The Impact of SEL On Outcomes For Children And Young People?Key Issues In Interpreting SEL Outcome ResearchInterpreting SEL Evaluation Studies With Null Results: A FrameworkFurther ReadingConclusionOverviewExamine The Orthodoxy Of SELFuture DirectionsFinal ThoughtsFurther ReadingReferencesIndex