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School-Based Social-Emotional Learning Programs In An Urban Setting: Barriers And Facilitators From The Perspective Of Those Who Implement Them, Kristen L. Moldovan
School-Based Social-Emotional Learning Programs In An Urban Setting: Barriers And Facilitators From The Perspective Of Those Who Implement Them, Kristen L. Moldovan
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Recent research in education indicates that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs in urban K-12 schools not only improve students’ academic level but also improves their quality of life. This study employed semi-structured interviews with SEL teachers to understand the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a SEL (Social-emotional learning) program in an urban district. From the study, several barriers were identified by participants. The most significant one pertained to the limited training and in some cases, the quality of the training prior to implementing a SEL program, as well as the need for ongoing training. Participants also indicated …