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(Unit 7) Topic 1: Emotional Intelligence

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Emotional Intelligence and Social Interactions

Topic 1 Page 6

Often called SEL, social and emotional learning is typically grouped together into one domain because the two areas are so closely related and connected. Social interactions often carry emotional responses and sometimes vice versa. Young children in school and care programs will need assistance developing emotional intelligence skills so that they can have healthy and productive social interactions.

Social rules occur even in young children, causing conflict, emotional challenges, and strong bonds between peers. Educators can assist children in understanding social rules in order to help emotional intelligence development. Some children will experience more challenges in this area than others due to age, temperament, developmental stage, or other extenuating circumstances. The support for infants and toddlers will most often include facilitation and exposure to peers in positive and affirming ways. Older children will have more complicated social interactions, creating games with rules, choosing friends based on similarities or shared interests, and more.

Video: Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why It Matters
Source: Committee for Children
Length: 2:54
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