International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2019 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 17-26
Social Emotional Learning in School a Holistic Approach for the Development of Children: A Case Study
Nazia Yaqoob, Abdul Hafeez

Abstract:
Abstract: In this research, it was a little effort to explore the perception of teachers regarding development of social emotional learning skills of children at Government Girls High School Chitkan Panjgur (Balochistan). In many of the international surveys, reports, and researchers has been proven that SEL is an essential part for the holistic development of children. Those children who attended SEL programs and instruction perform better and have less behavioral issues. Qualitative research approach was used in this case study. Data was gathered by interviewing ten SST teachers 124secondary class students, students were observed by naturalistic observation also document of school policies were analyzed. All the teachers were interviewed perceived that developing SEL skills of children falls outside of their job description, and developing SEL skills of children is the responsibility of parents. Thus, it is concluded that perception of teachers regarding development of SEL skills affect the strategies positively, or negative in school, their perception has huge impact on children’s learning. Throughout this study researcher couldn’t find any documents regarding SEL in our national curriculum and policies and teachers and students didn’t attend any program and workshops regarding SEL.