scholarly journals Moving From Risk to Hope: Count Us In

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Deborah A. Moroney
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Nation At Risk ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

In “Moving From Risk to Hope: Count Us In,” the author describes the report entitled From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope released in January 2019 by the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The report and related brief, Building Partnerships in Support of Where, When, and How Learning Happens offer recommendations for how the education sector can support social and emotional learning and development. This article offers a reflection on the Nation at Hope report recommendations for the youth development field and professionals. There are significant opportunities for the youth development field to partner with other sectors, intentionally support social and emotional learning, train professional staff on strategies to support learning and development, and research our efforts in ways that are accessible and foster practice. It is a critical and hopeful time for the youth development field to honor our history, employ the recommendations in the report, and build our youth development knowledge and practice in light of what we now know about how to optimally foster learning and development.

A PILOT STUDY TO FIND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNING INTERVENTION ON AGGRESSION AND EMPATHY AMONG ADOLESCENTS.

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Jayashree Das ◽  
Soumitra Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Stressful Environment ◽  
Concern For Others

Adolescence is a challenging and dynamic period due to hormonal, physical, emotional, cognitive and social changes. Aggression in any form, if present, or its manifestations is linked to various psychosocial maladjustments or mental disorders and are negatively associated with prosocial behavior and adaptive social functioning, especially during adolescence. It may also be a red ag sign for development of mental disorders. One factor that buffers against aggression during adolescence is empathy. Emotional intelligence and empathy are considered key components of emotional education by developing young people's capacity to successfully cope with the pressures of life and demands of their stressful environment. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is one such interventional program that focuses on these issues and helps in improving empathy and decreasing aggression in adolescents. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL, 2012) denes SEL as “the process of acquiring the skills to recognize and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, and handle challenging situations effectively." In this pilot study 80 students from an English medium school were taken. Using three questionnaires, aggression and empathy of students were measured pre SEL intervention. After twelve sessions of SEL intervention, the aggression and empathy was again measured using the same questionnaires to nd out if there is a difference between the pre and the post scores. Most of the aggression and anger came down post SEL intervention. It was also found to have signicant difference in pre and post intervention ratings of empathy. The signicant difference in pre and post intervention ratings of aggression as well as empathy led to conclude the efcacy and effectiveness of the SEL intervention.

The Nuts and Bolts of Critical Service Learning Theoretical Foundations

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Johnson ◽  
Cassandra McKay-Jackson ◽  
Giesela Grumbach
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Mapping Tool ◽  
The Status

Critical service learning (CSL), social and emotional learning (SEL), and positive youth development (PYD) represent key elements for promot¬ing healthy attitudes and behaviors among youth. This chapter explains each component and provides a theoretical overview. As mentioned in Chapter 1, CSL represents a therapeutic strategy that encompasses a philosophy of youth empowerment. CSL emphasizes youth becoming empowered to view themselves in relation to others, as partners, to bring about change in their environment. Mitchell (2008) defined CSL as an approach that challenges youth to become self-aware of how their own situations influence their relationships within their community. When these relationships are based on the concerns of the community, they can facilitate CSL through the examination of issues of power, privilege, and oppression— and disparaging assumptions of class, gender, and race— and then take action to address unjust and inequitable social and economic systems (Cipolle, 2010). Youth engage in critical thinking about the problems they face within their own communities and are encouraged to take action. The critical approach to service learning promotes social justice and challenges the status quo. The approach to CSL involves three key elements: “working to redistribute power amongst all participants in the service learning relationship, developing authentic relationships in the classroom and in the community and working from a social change perspective” (Mitchell, 2008, p. 50). The goal of CSL is to examine power relations, challenge oppressive institutions, and cultivate in youth the power to take action. In our model, the CSL approach presents “student voice” as a necessary component to create a sense of empowerment and authentic engagement. The community web-mapping tool discussed in Chapter 3 serves as the vehicle for students to address social justice issues as they compare and contrast their vision of perfect and imperfect communities (Figure 2.1). Social and emotional learning is a framework that provides opportunities for young people to acquire the skills necessary for maintaining personal well-being and positive relationships across their life span (Elbertson, Brackett, & Weissberg, 2009). The five competency clusters for students are the following: 1. Self- awareness: the ability to accurately recognize one’s emotions and thoughts and how they influence behavior.

Conclusion: Implications for the Future

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Astor ◽  
Rami Benbenishty
Keyword(s):  
School Administrators ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
School Life ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Educational Mission ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
K 12

Currently, as this book is being written, there is a national trend toward integrating social- emotional learning (SEL) and positive school climates into the academic mission of the school. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); the Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development; the National Center on School Climate; the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning; and other organizations have put forth strong policy, research, and practice agendas to include these important variables as a focus of K- 12 schooling in the United States and worldwide. The authors of this guide aim to extend this effort to more school systems around the world, and the examples included here support this national and international effort. The ideas and practices presented in this guide, however, go beyond a specific point in history. The assumptions and values underlying supportive school monitoring are central to the educational mission of schools. Supportive monitoring is democratic and empowering for all school constituencies. Listening to the voices of students, parents, and staff, sharing what has been heard, and acting upon it reflect a democratic process. Supportive school monitoring can make this democratic process an ordinary magic, performed every day in schools as part of ongoing practice. The focus on each individual school and providing opportunities to tailor- fit the supportive monitoring system— or at least significant parts of this system— to each school’s needs is a remedy against “one- size- fits- all” solutions. It helps the school discover and maintain its uniqueness without rejecting accountability altogether. By making supportive monitoring an integral part of school life, accountability systems are not an oppressive outside intervention in the school. Instead, they are a path toward responsible and responsive education that is based on values and data- driven at the same time. Educators teach students about the importance of data in making key decisions. They encourage students to look for the most accurate data and take advantage of it. Sadly, however, many school administrators and teachers dread data, mainly because it’s been used to punish schools and teachers.

Strengthening College and Career Readiness With Social and Emotional Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-272
Author(s):  
Kara Sidorowicz ◽  
Anthony Yang
Keyword(s):  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
College And Career Readiness ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Emotional Skills ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Career And Technical ◽  
School Year ◽  
Support Teacher

Social-emotional skills are essential for navigating the rapidly evolving world, especially for students who will become the makers and doers of tomorrow. The literature suggests that a technology-driven shift in needs is fueling a skills gap within a workforce needing social-emotional competencies. These shifts have grown the need for students to develop their social-emotional skills for professional and personal success. Experts suggest infusing social and emotional learning (SEL) in career and technical education (CTE) to address this. This study documents and explores a strategy for explicit SEL in CTE at Clark County School District in Nevada, USA during the 2019-2020 school year. Usage and student answers suggest promising value of SEL in CTE for student learning, but a need to better support teacher adoption. Findings from this study contribute preliminary guidance on program development and implementation upon which future educators and researchers can build.

scholarly journals Implementation and perceived benefits of an after-school soccer program designed to promote social and emotional learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Wright ◽  
Steven Howell ◽  
Jenn Jacobs ◽  
Gabriella McLoughlin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
After School ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Social And Emotional

Social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies such as self-awareness and relationship skills are predictors of academic success, overall well-being, and avoidance of problematic behaviors. Among school-aged children, research has demonstrated that well-implemented programs teach SEL competencies and life skills (e.g., leadership, responsible decision making) that can transfer to other settings. Similar claims have been made in the field of sport-based youth development (SBYD), however, the SEL framework has not been widely applied in sport programming. Implementation, student learning, and transfer of learning in SBYD programs designed to promote SEL require further exploration. Therefore, the current study examined the implementation and perceived benefits of an after-school soccer program designed to promote SEL. Participants were six coaches and 51 students from three different sites where this program is offered. A multiple case study design was used, integrating data from customized feedback surveys, interviews, systematic observation, and field notes. Results indicated the program reflects many SBYD best practices. Although implementation varied between sites, program culture and core values were consistent. Evidence indicated students learned and applied SEL lessons in the soccer program and that transfer beyond the program was promoted. Participants were most likely to report transfer to the school setting, therefore, future studies should examine this topic more directly. Other implications for research and program implementation are discussed.

Unintended lessons of SEL programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 59-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madora Soutter
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Emotional Learning ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Teachers And Students

A mixed-methods study of a large social-emotional learning (SEL) program revealed notable disparities in the ways that teachers and students perceived the program’s impact. Teachers believed the initiative empowered students, while the students themselves described the program as one that emphasized compliance. Madora Soutter summarizes her findings and offers three recommendations for teachers and administrators implementing social and emotional learning initiatives: Evaluate the intention behind SEL programming to avoid a deficit mindset; anticipate implementation roadblocks, such as the tension between some SEL programs and the inherent power dynamics in schools; and actively, authentically listen to students.

scholarly journals Social Emotional Learning and the promotion of equal personal relationships among adolescents in Panama: a study protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana B Araúz Ledezma ◽  
Karlijn Massar ◽  
Gerjo Kok
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Social Emotional Learning ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Intervention Mapping Protocol

Summary Adolescents in Panama face multiple barriers that affect their health, such as high rates of teenage pregnancy, increased human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and sexual violence. Equal relationships between women and men are likely to reduce such risks. Here, we suggest that the school-based enhancement of Social and Emotional Learning core competencies—awareness of self and others, positive attitudes and values, responsible decision-making, and social interaction skills—could foster positive changes in behaviors between boys and girls, specifically through a focus on equal roles, equal rights in relationships and nonviolent problem solving. This paper, using the Intervention Mapping Protocol, describes the process of development of, and planning surrounding the implementation and evaluation of the program ‘Me and My new World’, a Social Emotional Learning intervention for middle school students (12–15 years old) in Panama. Program development was based on a needs assessment (Araúz Ledezma et al. (2020) Behavioural and environmental influences on adolescent decision making in personal relationships: a qualitative multi–stakeholder exploration in Panama. Health Education Research, 35, 1–14.) and a literature review of theory- and evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)-programs. Intervention outcomes, performance objectives and change objectives of the intervention were identified. The practical applications of different theory-based methods allowed for contextual considerations that could potentially influence the expected behavioral outcomes of the intervention. Teachers were the implementers of the program, and during development, implementation, and evaluation, the roles, opinions, and teaching methods of all stakeholders were recognized. We conclude that Intervention Mapping allows for the analysis of multiple factors influencing the development and implementation of Social Emotional Learning programs promoting equal relationships among adolescents in a developing country, with a special consideration of culture, educational systems, and policies, from a capability development perspective.

scholarly journals Effect of Social and Emotional Learning Approach on Students’ Social-Emotional Competence

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-676
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ahmed ◽  
◽  
Aswati Binti Hamzah ◽  
Melissa Ng Lee Yen Binti Abdullah ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Social Emotional Competence ◽  
Social And Emotional

scholarly journals Book Review—Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School-Time: Foundations and Futures

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-225
Author(s):  
T. Nigel Gannon
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Vantage Points ◽  
Made In ◽  
Out Of School

Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: Foundations and Futures (Delaney & Moroney, 2018) offers a rich volume of experiences and voices of leadership in social and emotional learning (SEL) in out-of-school time (OST) settings. From various vantage points and with unique voices, the chapters address all stages of intentional SEL programming, including progress made in the field in clarifying and measuring the strength of SEL outcomes and identifying needed professional development. This is an important resource for students and practitioners of positive youth development, SEL, and OST learning environments. 

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