ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: WHAT RELATIONSHIP?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) are two seem ingly distinct fields, but in recent years they have begun to converge in interesting and potentially transformative ways, especially in the educational context. Artificial intelligence can play a key role in teaching social-emotional skills, helping students develop skills such as empathy, self-management, social awareness, and effective interpersonal relationships. AI platforms can create simulated or interactive scenar ios that allow students to practise managing complex social situations. One of the strengths of AI is its ability to customise learning according to individual needs and progress. In the context of SEL, this means that AI can analyse data on students (such as their responses to emotional awareness exercises or the results of simulated social interactions) and offer customised learning paths to develop specific skills, such as emotional regulation or stress management