Social and emotional learning in middle school.(Special Section: Dimensions of Middle School...

Character and values education have been incorporated into middle school and, even elementary school curricula. Many educators feel the need to incorporate social and emotional learning (SEL) for middle school students. SEL can be an important tool in helping students to develop the necessary skills to work cooperatively, control impulsive behavior and solve problems.

Violence prevention. Character education. Service learning. Inclusive education. These are just a few of the recent educational reform initiatives with which teachers have been bombarded during the past two decade