Impact of Social-Emotional Learning on Critical Consciousness

• In Event: Critical and Transformative Perspectives on SEL

Abstract

This literature review used the results and conclusions from 6 SEL meta-analyses that provided the data and qualitative reasoning to support our overview and reconceptualization of the current state of theoretical SEL knowledge in lower and higher education. To create an effective SEL environment, teachers must have an understanding of critical consciousness. A significant amount of research has been conducted into the theory and implementations behind SEL over twenty years; however, there is minimal research on the outcomes of SEL within the higher education curriculum. Based on our integrative literature review, we argue that integrating social-emotional learning in the curriculum is critical to developing an equitable education system and improving educators’ understanding of critical consciousness.

Authors

• William Walker, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Greyson Newton, Texas A&M University - College Station