JM Education & Research Centre – Fostering Social & Emotional Development in the Classroom
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2025 9:44 am
At the JM Education & Research Centre, we believe that holistic education is more than just cognitive development, but also the growth of the entire child,” Dr. Reita Joecille Campos, the institute’s director, explained to me in a recent interview about the importance of instilling emotional intelligence in learners.
“One way we do that is by promoting teaching and learning practices that focus on social emotional learning,” Dr. Campos said.
“Teachers’ role is crucial in teaching learners
What is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social/Emotional Learning describes the process of teaching and developing necessary lifelong skills in emotional control, sound decision-making, and positive relationships. When integrated effectively into the classroom, SEL improves academic achievement, decreases problem behaviors, and creates a positive learning climate.
???? How JM Education & Research Centre Helps with SEL:
Training teachers to effectively implement strategies for SEL
The development of youth-oriented SEL resources
Developing inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environments
Facilitating cooperation among teachers, parents, and students
Why It Matters
The students who are exposed to social emotional learning in the classroom are more confident, empathetic, and resilient. They are better able to face challenges and are able to flourish both academically and personally.
Let's Join Forces to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Learners
The JM Education & Research Centre is dedicated to revolutionizing the face of education in Uganda by utilizing innovative strategies Such As SEL, among others, to bring about meaningful change.
grounds & Philosophy
“One way we do that is by promoting teaching and learning practices that focus on social emotional learning,” Dr. Campos said.
“Teachers’ role is crucial in teaching learners
What is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social/Emotional Learning describes the process of teaching and developing necessary lifelong skills in emotional control, sound decision-making, and positive relationships. When integrated effectively into the classroom, SEL improves academic achievement, decreases problem behaviors, and creates a positive learning climate.
???? How JM Education & Research Centre Helps with SEL:
Training teachers to effectively implement strategies for SEL The development of youth-oriented SEL resources Developing inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environments Facilitating cooperation among teachers, parents, and students
Why It MattersThe students who are exposed to social emotional learning in the classroom are more confident, empathetic, and resilient. They are better able to face challenges and are able to flourish both academically and personally.
Let's Join Forces to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Learners
The JM Education & Research Centre is dedicated to revolutionizing the face of education in Uganda by utilizing innovative strategies Such As SEL, among others, to bring about meaningful change.
grounds & Philosophy