Academic Delay of Gratification and Social and Emotional Learning

Academic delay of gratification has yet to be fully integrated into areas of teaching and learning that include social and emotional learning. Yet, it is known that responsible decision‐making, as related to completing academic tasks, has a significant impact on delaying gratification. The partnership between teachers and learners can be especially valuable in promoting self‐regulation, including the ability to delay gratification. To become proficient in practices that model effective social and emotional learning practices, a strong sense of teacher agency is required. This chapter shows connections between teaching and learning practices along with applications to support achieving academic success through the ability to delay gratification. Practical examples of teaching practices that fit the SEL framework are outlined to include how teachers can reinforce responsible decision‐making to delay gratification through instructional venues.