Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Spain: A Pilot Study of the Ruler Approach to Social and Emotional Learning
Journal of Education and Training Studies
Short Title:
Journal of Education and Training Studies
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2013/10/01/
Pages:
263 - 272
Sources ID:
90476
Notes:
Accession Number: EJ1054847; Acquisition Information: Redfame Publishing Inc. 9450 SW Gemini Drive #99416, Beaverton, OR 97008. Tel: 503-828-0536 ext. 503; Fax: 503-828-0537; e-mail: jets@redfame.com; Web site: http://jets.redfame.com; Language: English; Reference Count: 46; Journal Code: APR2018; Level of Availability: Available online; Publication Type: Academic Journal; Publication Type: Report; Entry Date: 2015Accession Number: EJ1054847; Acquisition Information: Redfame Publishing Inc. 9450 SW Gemini Drive #99416, Beaverton, OR 97008. Tel: 503-828-0536 ext. 503; Fax: 503-828-0537; e-mail: jets@redfame.com; Web site: http://jets.redfame.com; Language: English; Reference Count: 46; Journal Code: APR2018; Level of Availability: Available online; Publication Type: Academic Journal; Publication Type: Report; Entry Date: 2015
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This study examined the effects of an evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program, The RULER Approach to Social and Emotional Learning (RULER), on teacher self reports of engagement, teacher-student interactions, and burnout. Participants were 47 teachers from 19 public schools in Spain who either volunteered for training on RULER (n = 24) or eLearning (n = 23). Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) was conducted separately for each outcome. Teachers in the RULER as compared to eLearning group had significantly higher scores on many outcomes even after controlling for gender, age, trait affect, and personality, as well as pre-test scores on all outcomes. These findings extend the literature on the effectiveness of SEL programs for the improvement of teacher practices; they also advance our understanding of possible mechanisms for promoting high-quality professional development.