Student Well-Being: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Music Education

In order for SEL education and tools to be effectively used in music education the use must be intentional, embedded into the musical process and product, and sustained. Musical social emotional learning must be a collaborative effort with students, never something done to students. To capitalize on the transformative potential of the music classroom, focus must be put on helping students in these key areas:

Better understand their identity and how that informs their beliefs, mindsets, and decisions.

Facilitate a sense of belonging in the music classroom where students and educators feel safe taking risks and being vulnerable.

Amplifying student voices so they are experiencing agency and affecting meaningful change in their classrooms, schools, and community.

Click here to learn more about why SEL is so important, its connection to music education, and tools and resources for embedding SEL into your classroom!