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Social and Emotional Learning and the Work of Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
American Annals of the Deaf
Short Title: Am Ann Deaf
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2014
Pages: 273 - 288
Sources ID: 89471
Notes: Accession Number: EJ1174259; Acquisition Information: Gallaudet University Press. 800 Florida Avenue NE, Denison House, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Tel: 202-651-5488; Fax: 202-651-5489; Web site: http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/; Language: English; Reference Count: 56; Journal Code: MAY2018; Level of Availability: Not available from ERIC; Publication Type: Academic Journal; Publication Type: Report; Publication Type: Tests/Questionnaires; Entry Date: 2018
Visibility: Public (group default)
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The study investigated how social and emotional learning (SEL) is reflected in the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of itinerant teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing (ITDHHs). A mixed-methods approach was taken to survey 53 ITDHHs about their comfort with teaching SEL, commitment to ongoing professional development in SEL skills, and perceptions of SEL in school cultures. Follow-up interviews with 11 ITDHHs provided a deeper perspective on how these teachers prioritize and teach SEL skills within their unique teaching role. Overall, the findings revealed that ITDHHs overwhelmingly recognized the need to provide SEL support to their students, and very often provided direct teaching of SEL skills. However, they did not necessarily feel adequately prepared, nor supported by their schools, in terms of teaching SEL. Implications of the findings for professional preparation and practice are discussed.