Document Type

Honors Project

First Advisor

Dr. Jenny Martin

Second Advisor

Dr. Alma Ramirez-Trujillo

Third Advisor

Dr. Hollie Bergeron

Degree Award Date

Spring 2027

Keywords

Social Emotional Learning, English Language Learner, Secondary Education, SEL, ESL, ELL, Education, Differentiation, Emotions

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Methods | Language and Literacy Education | Secondary Education

Abstract

This literature review and unit plan seeks to understand what Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is and provide resources to educators on its importance in the classroom. The literature review provides an overview of peer-reviewed sources from various educational journals, as well as online publications. It also contains interviews with two educators currently in the field. This project examines the benefits of SEL within the classroom and beyond, and proposes steps and considerations for implementing SEL into the classroom. It also includes specific provisions for SEL instruction to secondary English Language Learners (ELLs). Additionally, it discusses specific strategies to implement in the classroom for supporting SEL in the areas of reading, writing, vocabulary, and discourse. Designed specifically for secondary ELLs, it also shares the importance of monitoring student progress in SEL and includes a link to 10 SEL lessons. The lessons are on the topics of understanding emotions, understanding others, managing oneself, and conversation skills.

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