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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Arts Education: A Review of Research Literature

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Selangor, Malaysia.

Periodicity:April - June'2023
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.16.4.19223

Abstract

The role of arts education in promoting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) among students is examined in this literature review. Between 2017 and 2022, the last five years yielded fertile ground for research studies and articles about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and the arts within the field of arts education. The article begins by establishing the significance of the topic and giving a brief summary of it. The remainder of the article focuses on transformative learning and is organized around a variety of artistic categories for social and emotional learning. The review reveals that arts education is an effective way of promoting SEL, as it provides a safe space for students to express themselves creatively, build their self-confidence, and develop their social skills. The review also highlights the importance of arts integration, which involves integrating the arts into other subject areas, in promoting SEL. The conclusion includes critical reflections and recommendations for future applications of this topic via research, programs, and policy. The encompassing goal of this literature review is to serve as a foundational source to compile the research on this topic and to serve as a springboard for future research in this area.

Keywords

Social Emotional Learning, Arts Education, Policymakers, Administers.

How to Cite this Article?

Subramaniam, M. (2023). Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Arts Education: A Review of Research Literature. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 16(4), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.16.4.19223

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