Social – emotional learning ( SEL ) is a learning idea that focuses on things like self awareness , social awareness, self- control and relationship skills  as much as they focus on Maths, English  and Science. 

Teachers are the engine that drives social and emotional learning (SEL)  programs and practices in schools and classrooms and their social and emotional competence and wellbeing strongly influence their children. 

Teachers are at risk for poor social and emotional well being . Research shows that teaching is one of the most stressful jobs and stress in the classroom is contagious. Stressed out teacher – stressed out student.–