SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The importance of the development of socio-emotional skills in the learning process is denoted from an ethical and pedagogical stance in response to contemporary challenges in education. The purpose of this academic essay was to analyze and substantiate how socio-emotional skills influence the integral development of the student and the quality of educational processes. It seeks to make visible that learning is not only a cognitive activity, but also an emotional, relational and ethical one. For this reason, various bibliographic sources such as articles, degree projects, laws and decrees were investigated in order to generate reflections on the importance of socio-emotional skills, integral development, social interactions, self-knowledge, self-regulation, empathy, conflict resolution. The results of the literature review in the repositories of Scielo, Dialnet, Redalyc, show that in educational institutions, being teaching centers, socialization processes are developed between students and teachers, and they are spaces where attention should be paid to the development of emotional intelligence, empathy teamwork, self-control, and continuous support, which are conceived as human skills that have allowed people to evolve in society. Finally, it is highlighted that the positive teaching environment reinforces both attentional and motivational cognitive capacity, favoring learning. The flourishing of socio-emotional skills Education symbolizes an effective means to reach students and train them for social, affectionate, harmonious coexistence, where the culture of peace is fostered.