EFFECTS OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to reflect on the positive effects of socio-emotional education in the school environment. For this reason, it is important first to highlight that the comprehensive education of students is only achieved when the socio-emotional elements that allow the total formation of students are incorporated into the classroom. On the other hand, students who face various family and social conflicts daily, such as poverty, family breakdown, abuse, and bullying, among others, can acquire socio-emotional education skills that prepare them to face the different obstacles of today's world, which contributes to their emotional, physical and community well-being and, therefore, favorable advances in academic performance. In addition, taking into account the relevance of the topic, it also addresses the important role that teachers play in the development of students' socio-emotional education, from the first years of formative life, and how this can contribute to improving the school climate, confidence in the classroom and a positive environment for learning. To fulfill the purpose of this essay, a methodology based on a bibliographic review was adopted, from direct references on the subject, such as primary sources, research, review of practical cases, and pedagogical experiences that highlight the role of students and teachers in the development and effects of socio-emotional education. Finally, a critical and argued reflection is proposed on the importance of incorporating socio-emotional education in pedagogical, didactic, and formative processes to generate changes in current educational scenarios.