The Importance of Teachers' Feelings of Self Efficacy in Developing Their Pupils' Social and Emotional Learning: A Norwegian Study of Teachers' Reactions to the Second Step Program
School Psychology International
Short Title:
School Psychology International
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2012/12/01/
Pages:
631 - 645
Sources ID:
90821
Notes:
Accession Number: EJ985733; Acquisition Information: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com; Language: English; Reference Count: 28; Journal Code: APR2018; Level of Availability: Not available from ERIC; Publication Type: Academic Journal; Publication Type: Report; Entry Date: 2012
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The aim of this study was to explore teachers' (n = 17) experience with the Second Step program (1986) as a tool for teaching social competence through semi-structured interviews. Findings suggest that use of the program had a positive influence on the teachers' overall teaching techniques and their broader social behaviour. The majority of the teachers reported that they felt they had become more democratic and student-centred in their teaching, and more socially skilled--in particular, more aware of individuals' needs and problems by using the program. Further, results also suggest using the program to promote better collaboration with parents. (Contains 1 table.)