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The Growing Importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in 21st-Century Education

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 The Growing Importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in 21st-Century Education Farida Kachwala Scholer M.Ed. First year 2025-26 Dr Pratima Mishra  Associate Professor  H.G.M. Azam College of Education  Dr P A Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is now recognized as a cornerstone of meaningful education, bridging academic skills with emotional intelligence for holistic student growth . This blog explores what SEL is, its rising importance in today’s classrooms, the data and statistics that reveal its impact, and innovative ways to embed SEL for optimal student well-being and academic success.  What is Social Emotional Learning? SEL refers to the process by which people—both young and adult— acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to understand and manage emotions, develop empathy, establish constructive relationships, and make responsible decisions . Globally, organizations like CASEL define SEL as “...
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  How AI, EdTech & Skills-Based Learning Are Reshaping Education in 2025 Saleha mohammed waliuddin Student of M.Ed. 2025(1 st year) DR PRATIMA MISHRA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MED DEPARTMENT H.G.M. AZAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DR PA INAMDAR UNIVERISTY, PUNE, MAARASHTRA INTRODUCTION Education is in the midst of a transformation. As we step further into 2025, three forces are converging: artificial intelligence, technology in education (EdTech), and a shift from degrees toward skills. Understanding how they interact is key for educators, students, policymakers—and anyone interested in the future of learning. EDTECH MARKET AND GROWTH PROJECTIONS ·        The global EdTech spending is expected to cross USD 404 billion by 2025. ·        The AI-in-education market (adaptive & generative tools) valued at ~USD 5.88 billion in 2024, is forecast to reach over USD 32+ billion by 2030 (~31% CAGR). · ...
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  Inclusive Education in India: Present Scenario Dr Pratima Mishra  Associate Professor H.G.M. Azam College of Education Dr P A Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra anuprati96@gmail.com  Education is not just a fundamental right; it is a pathway to equality, empowerment, and dignity. In India, with its vast cultural diversity and socio-economic disparities, the concept of inclusive education has gained significant importance in recent decades. Inclusive education is an approach that ensures all learners—regardless of their abilities, disabilities, gender, caste, economic background, or social identity—receive equitable opportunities to learn and thrive in mainstream schools . Understanding Inclusive Education Inclusive education goes beyond simply integrating children with special needs into regular classrooms. It involves removing barriers to learning, providing necessary support systems, and creating a flexible curriculum that caters to diverse learners. The aim...