CASEL CORE
COMPETENCIES
SELF-AWARENESS
Self-awareness is the ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. Self-awareness develops the ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”
Self-Awareness Skills:
Identifying Emotions
Accurate Self-Perception
Recognizing Strengths
Self-Confidence
Self-Efficacy
SELF-MANAGEMENT
The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.
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Self-Management Skills:
Impulse control
Stress management
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Goal-setting
Organizational skills
SOCIAL AWARENESS
The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
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Social Awareness Skills:
Perspective-taking
Empathy
Appreciating Diversity
Respect for Others
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
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Relationship Skills
Communication
Social Engagement
Relationship-building
Teamwork
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DECISION-MAKING
The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.
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Decision-Making Skills:
Identifying & Solving Problems
Analyzing Situations
Evaluating
Reflecting
Ethical Responsibility
STUDENT & PARENT RESOURCES
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