JALT2025 - Tokyo

A Need-Based Approach to SEL in Career Development

Oct 31, 2025, 4:00 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Pedagogy Room 301

Speakers

Dr Anh Ngoc Trinh (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi) Duyen Le (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University) Lan Nguyen (University of Languages and International Studies)

Description

This study examines the integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in a Career Development course at a public university in Vietnam. Using the CASEL framework and the SEL Coaching Toolkit (Yoder & Gurke, 2017), it explores students’ and instructors’ perceptions of SEL’s presence and necessity. Findings reveal gaps in instruction and assessment, informing syllabus improvements. The research contributes to embedding SEL in higher education to enhance students’ career readiness and emotional development.

Summary

This study examines the integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in a Career Development course at a public university in Vietnam. Using the CASEL framework and the SEL Coaching Toolkit (Yoder & Gurke, 2017), it explores students’ and instructors’ perceptions of SEL’s presence and necessity. Findings reveal gaps in instruction and assessment, informing syllabus improvements. The research contributes to embedding SEL in higher education to enhance students’ career readiness and emotional development.