Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) of Students: Effective SEL programs and how They Increase Academic Success

Students’ ability to learn well is influenced by a variety of elements, including the school atmosphere, a sense of belonging among classmates, positive connections with teachers, and the feedback they receive. One approach is to develop successful SEL programs in our schools. SEL is essential for the development of competencies that are essential for students to succeed in both academic and professional environments, in addition to their academic content knowledge. Therefore, this study seeks to provide a systematic review on effective SEL programs and how they increase students’ academic success. The study employed the PRISMA guidelines for selecting the articles. 11 articles that delved into effective SEL programs and their impact on the long-term academic success of students were involved in the review. The study revealed two main findings. Firstly, Student Success Skills-SEL classroom manual, Social-Emotional Learning Foundations Intervention program, Second Step program, Ready for Success program, and SPARK program have been evaluated as effective SEL programs for student success. Secondly, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs have a significant impact on students’ academic performance, emotional and social well-being by nurturing crucial abilities such as emotion awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and the formation of meaningful relationships. Therefore, stakeholders and policymakers should provide resources to teachers who are the primary implementers of Students’ SEL to enable them to facilitate SEL instruction within students. Also, teachers must tailor their instructional approaches to accommodate SEL in the classroom.