Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework (ISELF)

The ability to recognise one’s feelings and emotions and how they influence one’s decisions and behaviour; accept oneself as a unique person; appreciate one’s personal traits; develop positive self-worth; take pride in one’s skills, talents and achievements; assess one’s strengths and weaknesses accurately, thereby developing an overall sense of confidence and optimism.

Identify one’s emotions and their influence on one’s behaviour, performance and decisions

Accurately label emotions and recognise how they are linked to behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Describe different emotions and the situations that cause them

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise that one’s emotional responses can be distinct from others’ in the same situation

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Determine how emotions contribute to performance

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse how emotions affect decisions and responsible behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Examine ways of dealing with conflicting thoughts and emotions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise personal qualities and assess personal strengths and challenges

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify personal likes and dislikes

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify personal strengths and weaknesses

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Develop personal skills and interests that they desire to have

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse how personal qualities influence choices and successes

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Implement a plan to build on strengths and address challenges or meet needs

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Accept themselves with a sense of optimism about personal abilities and skills

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

The ability to express one’s emotions appropriately; deal with personally upsetting situations in healthy and effective ways; identify sources of help and form a self-support system; set goals (personal, academic and career) and work towards them in an organised manner.

Manage one’s emotions and behaviour and develop a positive attitude

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate control of impulsive behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Express emotions appropriately

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Manage stress and demonstrate positive behaviours

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate how expressing one’s emotions affects others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse how thoughts and emotions affect decision making and responsible behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Develop positive attitudes and evaluate how expressing them affects others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Manage emotions in responsible and personally safe ways

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise external supports and build a personal support system

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise why they like people they interact with (teachers, other staff, etc.)

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify the good qualities of their neighbourhood

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Seek support from family, school and neighbourhood to achieve life success and display responsible behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use school, family and neighbourhood resources for school and life success

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Develop interests and perform roles which support school and life success

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Relate with positive adult role models and analyse their influence on school and life success

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Display their personal support system which helps during struggles and setbacks

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work towards achieving personal and academic goals in an organised manner

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise the importance of school in achieving personal goals

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify goals for positive classroom behaviour and academic success

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Describe the steps in setting and working towards goals

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Monitor progress on achieving a short-term personal or academic goal

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Set a short-term goal and make a plan for achieving it

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Provide reasons for achievement or nonachievement of goals

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Make use of resources and overcome obstacles to achieve goals

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Formulate ways to overcome obstacles in goal achievement

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Set a postsecondary goal and prepare an action plan

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Monitor progress towards goals and evaluate performance against criteria for success

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

The ability to form and sustain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups; have meaningful social interactions with friends, family, peers, colleagues, etc.; have clear, timely and assertive communication; express authentic views and opinions; offer constructive feedback; resist inappropriate social pressure and negotiate conflicts in mutually beneficial ways.

Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work and play well with others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom behaviours

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Make friends and maintain friendships

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work effectively in groups

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Establish positive relationships in school and at home

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork to promote group effectiveness

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Seek support from and provide support to others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Contribute towards group success as leaders and members

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use communication and social skills in daily interactions with peers, teachers and family

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Plan, implement and evaluate participation in a group project

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use different approaches for resolving conflicts constructively

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify problems & conflicts commonly experienced by peers

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise causes and consequences of conflicts

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use constructive approaches in resolving conflicts

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise unhealthy peer pressure and use ways to resist it

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Listen and express accurately to resolve conflicts

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use conflict resolution skills for effective group work

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use negotiation skills to reach win-win solutions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate current conflict-resolution skills and plan how to improve them

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

The ability to work and form positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds (e.g. religion, caste, gender, race, ethnicity, economic status); understand different cultures; empathise with and accept people and practices that are different from one’s own; be sensitive to one’s surroundings; have a perspective on various social problems and take the required action to counter them.

Recognise individual and group similarities and differences

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Describe ways in which people are similar and different

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Describe the positive qualities in others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise that people have strengths and weaknesses

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify how various social and cultural groups are different from each other and how they contribute to society

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise how some social and cultural groups are more vulnerable to bullying and take steps to address it

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Take action to oppose bullying based on individual and group differences

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work effectively with those who are different from oneself

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Determine the origins and effects of stereotyping and prejudice

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Show respect to individuals from different social and cultural groups

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Assess ways of being respectful to others and opposing stereotyping and prejudice

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Advocate for the rights of others and the common good

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Contribute to the well-being of school and neighbourhood

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Perform roles that contribute to one’s classroom

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Perform roles that contribute to one’s family

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify and perform duties as a member of their school and neighbourhood

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate their efforts to address an identified school need

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate their efforts to address an identified need in their neighbourhood

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work cooperatively with others in planning, implementing and evaluating projects to address identified school needs

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Work cooperatively with others in planning implementing and evaluating projects to address identified needs in neighbourhood

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise the feelings and perspectives of others and be empathetic

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use listening skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Recognise that others may experience situations differently from oneself

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify verbal and non-verbal cues that indicate how others may feel

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Describe the feelings and perspectives expressed by others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Predict others’ feelings and perspectives in a variety of situations

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse how one’s behaviour may affect others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Compare one’s own and others’ perspectives

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Use conversation skills to understand others’ feelings and perspectives

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Express understanding of others who hold different opinions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate appropriate ways to express empathy for others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

The ability to make constructive choices about personal behaviour, health, relationships and career, considering existing social, ethical and safety norms; understand the rationale behind different rules; examine consequences of one’s actions; respect one’s own and others’ rights; demonstrate responsible citizenship in the larger interests of society.

Consider ethical, safety and societal factors in making decisions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Explain why unprovoked acts that hurt others are wrong

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify social norms, ethics and safety considerations that guide behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Demonstrate knowledge of how social norms affect decision making and behaviour

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse the reasons for school and societal rules

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Take others needs into account while making decisions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate societal practices

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Respect the rights of self and others

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Take personal responsibility for making ethical decisions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate the influence of social norms and authority on personal decision making

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Examine the norms of different societies and cultures on their people

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Apply decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify a range of decisions that are made at school

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Interact positively with their classmates

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Identify and apply the steps of systematic decision making

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Generate and evaluate alternative solutions for different academic and social situations

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Improve study habits and academic performance through positive decisionmaking skills

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate strategies for resisting pressures to engage in unsafe or unethical activities

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Evaluate their responses to and anticipate the consequences of decisions

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Establish responsible social and work relationships with positive decision making skills

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Analyse how present decision making affects college and career choices

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.

Make responsible decisions with respect to interpersonal and group relationships

For full set of Learning Objectives, please see the Indian Social and Emotional Learning Framework.