Vocab. SEL Social and Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning

• The process of learning and applying skills, knowledge, and attitudes to help people.

• A method for improving academic performance through standardized testing.

• A strategy for enhancing physical fitness and health awareness.

• A framework for developing technical skills in the workplace.

Resilience

• The ability to adapt to and recover from challenges, or to “bounce back” from difficult situations.

• The capacity to endure stress without any change.

• The tendency to avoid challenges and seek comfort.

• The skill of planning ahead to prevent difficulties.

Anxiety

• A feeling of fear, dread, or uneasiness that can be a normal reaction to stress.

• A state of complete relaxation and calmness.

• A condition characterized by excessive happiness and joy.

• A temporary feeling of excitement and thrill.

Emotional Health

• A student’s ability to think and feel in a way that promotes well-being, resilience, and self-awareness.

• A student's capacity to memorize information effectively.

• A student's skill in managing time and completing assignments.

• A student's ability to socialize with peers and make friends.

Pessimist

• Someone who tends to expect the worst possible outcome.

• A person who always sees the glass as half full.

• An individual who is overly optimistic about future events.

• Someone who avoids making decisions.

Positive Stress

• A brief increase in stress that occurs in response to a challenge.

• A long-term feeling of anxiety and pressure.

• A state of complete relaxation and calmness.

• An overwhelming sense of fear and panic.

Social Health

• The ability to form close, trusting relationships with others.

• The ability to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

• The ability to manage stress and anxiety effectively.

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.

Responsible Decision Making

• The ability to make helpful choices about personal behavior and social exchanges.

• The process of evaluating risks and benefits in decision making.

• The skill of persuading others to agree with your choices.

• The act of making decisions without considering consequences.

Respect

• The act of treating someone with kindness, consideration, and good manners.

• Ignoring someone's feelings and opinions.

• Treating someone with disdain and contempt.

• Being indifferent to others' needs.

Relationship Skills

• The ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with others.

• The ability to influence others for personal gain.

• The ability to avoid conflicts in any situation.

• The ability to communicate without listening.