Date of Publication :22nd February 2021

Abstract: This study answered the inquiry about the Social-Emotional Learning of Pre-service Teachers of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas as it is an important factor of a well-rounded education. Giving emphasis to SEL will prepare the students to be successful by proper mindsets, skills, attitudes, and feelings as these will help students succeed in school, career, and life and successfully pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers. The results and analysis of data reveal that the pre-service teachers of PCU-D have high level of skills and competencies which means that their social, emotional and motivational skills will help them excel in school, career and life. Result also showed high level in terms of well-being meaning pre-service teachers have positive and challenging feelings as well as they feel supported through relationships with others. However, in terms of supports and environment, result showed moderate level meaning the environment in which students learn, which influences their academic success and social emotional development needs to be developed well. Nonetheless, these results can still be improved and make them to very high level to better support their skills and competencies, support and environment and well-being. Social-Emotional Learning needs to be highlighted especially in this time of adversity. The researchers recommend to adapt the recommendation of World Bank in collaboration with International Rescue Committee that school explicitly recognize the importance of social and emotional skills within learning outcomes; use risk and resilience frameworks to understand maladaptive coping strategies of learners and provide alternative “adaptive” choices; Consider culturally grounded mediums which support the operationalization of SEL within education settings; and Systematize SEL within core education system structures and functions. Continuous refinement in educational system is needed to develop lifelong learners in a fast-changing world, be it cognitively, emotionally, socially or physically.

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