Learn about the findings revealed by The Korea Education Development Institute.
New research highlights importance of social-emotional learning for students in Korea. The Korean Education Development Institute (KEDI) shared findings from a PISA assessment of 5,600 Korean students that found ‘curiosity was the factor with the biggest link to academic success for 15-year-olds’.
The study looked at both cognitive subjects and social-emotional competencies and found links between them such as how, “Korean students in the higher achievement groups scored significantly higher in curiosity than those in lower groups across all subjects.” Perseverance also had a high correlation with academic success. Stress resistance however was found to be higher in students in lower achievement groups (except in Science and Maths).
Additionally, Korean students were found to have higher emotional control than the OECD average by 0.19 points. They also had a slightly higher average of curiosity and stress resistance but a slightly lower average in perseverance. 1
The survey shows why social-emotional learning deserves recognition in schools – being interweaved into education policy and classroom practice to not only support students’ wellbeing but also help them to become more confident learners who can reach their full potential.
“Students with high social-emotional skills are better equipped to manage stress, maintain healthy interpersonal relationships and navigate collaborative environments. These competencies are essential not only for academic achievement but also for a successful and fulfilling life.” – KEDI Researcher, Lee Ju-yeon 1
Learn more about the study here.
