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Primary Prevention: Educational Approaches to Enhance Social and Emotional Learning
Journal of School Health
Short Title: Primary Prevention
Format: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: 186–190
Library/Archive: 2000 American School Health Association
Sources ID: 21334
Visibility: Private
Zotero Collections: K-12 Education and Contemplation
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ABSTRACT: The 1995 publication of Goleman's Emotional Intelligence triggered a revolution in mental health promotion. Goleman's examination of Gardner's work on multiple intelligences and current brain research, and review of successful programs that promoted emotional health, revealed a common objective among those working to prevent specific problem behaviors: producing knowledgeable, responsible, nonviolent, and caring individuals. Advances in research and field experiences confirm that school-based programs that promote social and emotional learning (SEL) in children can be powerful in accomplishing these goals. This article reviews the work of the Collaborative to Advance Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), its guidelines for promoting mental health in children and youth based on SEL, key principles, and examples of exemplary programs.

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