Srinagar: V. K. Singh, Special DGP Hqrs, PHQ, J&K delivered a talk on the topic of Social Emotional Learning at Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Kashmir today.
Professor Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof Zaffar Ahmad Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir, Prof. Veena Pandita, Chairperson (JKBOSE), Prof. Mohammad Iqbal Matoo, Dean School of Education J&K Behavioural Sciences, Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, Department of Education, University of Kashmir, Dr. Shawkat Ahmad Shah, HoD Psychology, University of Kashmir, Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Jt. Secretary Administration KD (JKBOSE), Dr. Rukhsana Ahmad, a renowned educationist and Dr. Muzaffar Jan, Incharge Drug De-addiction Centre, Srinagar attended the event. Faculty/Students of Psychology and Social Work Department of University of Kashmir also attended the event.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an umbrella term that refers to students’ “acquisition of skills to recognise and manage emotions, develop care and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships and handle challenging situations”. Briefly it refers to skills to manage self, relate to others positively and make responsible decisions.
Students, particularly in Kashmir Valley, face considerable challenges on a daily basis. Major stress is caused due to violent incidents linked to militancy/law & order. Academic stress gets aggravated on account of curfew/hartals adding to their burden. The aim of the lecture was to impress upon the authorities dealing with School Education to approve its inclusion in course curricula for class 9 to 12 as a first step. Dr. Showkat Ahmad Shah, HoD Psychology, University of Kashmir appreciated the inputs provided by the Guest Speaker on the topic and Dr. Humaira Shafi, Faculty Member, Department of Psychology, University of Kashmir presented vote of thanks.
