Social and Emotional Learning

Programme Types

Social and Emotional Learning

In recent years, many young people have been facing significant emotional challenges. The fast pace of changes in society, along with the physical and mental shifts that accompany growing up, academic pressures, and high expectations from parents and society have all added considerable stress. Additionally, issues like bullying or conflicts with peers can further contribute to emotional turmoil. If these issues are not addressed promptly, they can lead to serious consequences, including self-harm. It is crucial to equip children and young people with essential social and emotional skills early on. This includes helping them learn to identify and manage their emotions, recognize their strengths, improve their communication abilities, and foster a supportive and safe environment for healthy development.

Benefits of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Enhances students’ ability to express their emotions and manage their feelings
Improves overall emotional well-being
Boosts interpersonal skills, peer relationships, and social behavior
Cultivates respectful communication skills
Fosters empathy among peers
Increases resilience and problem-solving abilities
Strengthens awareness and skills to seek help
Enhances students’ sense of connection with classmates, teachers, and the school community
Promotes a caring and supportive atmosphere in schools, providing a greater sense of safety
Reduces instances of bullying
Improves academic performance among students

The concept of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) was introduced by CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning), an American organization, and has become a prominent educational trend around the globe. LEAP’s SEL curriculum is built upon CASEL’s theoretical framework and consists of six topics. These topics were developed based on a prior survey conducted by our organization that explored the social and emotional needs of elementary school students, along with valuable input from teachers, ensuring they are suited to the developmental stages of young learners.

LEAP's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme Consists of 6 Topics

Emotional Awareness – Students learn to recognize their own emotions and those of others, gaining an understanding of how various experiences can trigger different feelings.
Personal Strengths and Values – This topic emphasizes affirming students’ inner qualities and strengths, promoting kindness towards others and the development of positive behaviors.
Relationship Skill – Focused on enhancing social skills, this unit teaches students how to connect with peers and build a supportive network.
Resilience Skills – Students are equipped with effective strategies to navigate challenges and cope with adversity.
Bullying Prevention Skills – This unit encourages empathy for victims, promotes bystander intervention, and helps students differentiate between positive and negative peer influences.
Help-Seeking Skills – Students learn the importance of proactively seeking help when necessary, empowering them to reach out for support.

Programme Features

The programme is grounded in research and evidence-based practices.
It fosters a collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking among students.
The content is practical and relevant to real-life situations in the local community.
The course is designed to be progressive, offering age-appropriate learning materials that cater to the developmental stages of students in various grades.
Flexibility is a key aspect of the programme design, allowing schools to select specific topics and modes of participation based on available resources and student needs. A Whole School Approach involving the entire school community is more effective in nurturing a positive school climate.
Resources are available for teachers to enhance their skills in supporting student development.
Workshops for teachers and parents are offered to promote self-care, equipping them to provide better support for their students.

Currently the Social and Emotional Programme is available in Chinese only. To book or enquire about the programme, please contact Ms. Joyce Chow (joycec@leap.org.hk) on 2530 0018.