Does the implementation of a social and emotional learning program improve student behavior and academic achievement in an elementary setting?
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2011
Sources ID:
88871
Collection:
Evidence-based Teacher Professional Development
Visibility:
Public (group default)
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"Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is defined as a means of teaching students the fundamental skills necessary to establish positive relationships with peers and adults, to make responsible choices, to recognize and manage emotions, and to handle difficult situations ethically and constructively. The purpose of the case study was to determine if utilizing a specific SEL curriculum on a consistent basis throughout the school year increased positive student behavior and improved academic achievement scores at the primary level in an elementary school The study