Keywords
Social-emotional Learning, Prevention, Elementary Schools
Abstract
The promotion of social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools may help prevent emotional and behavioral problems of students. This study evaluated the effects of a SEL curriculum, Strong Start, on the social-emotional competence of 26 second grade students, using a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design. Results revealed statistically significant and meaningful improvements in teacher ratings of students’ internalizing and peer-related prosocial behaviors, particularly for students at greater risk. Conversely, control group students experienced significant worsening of internalizing behaviors and decreased levels of peer-related prosocial behaviors. No changes were reported in externalizing behaviors for either group. Treatment integrity and social validity ratings of Strong Start were high. Limitations and implications of this study are addressed.
Original Publication Citation
Caldarella, P., Christensen, L., Kramer, T. J., & Kronmiller, K. (29). The effects of Strong Start on second grade students’ emotional and social competence. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(1), 51-56.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Caldarella, Paul; Christensen, Lynnette; Kramer, Thomas J.; and Kronmiller, Kalli, "Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Second Grade Students: A Study of the Strong Start Curriculum" (2009). Faculty Publications. 126.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/126
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2009-08-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2741
Publisher
Springer Verlag
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Center for Improvement of Teacher Education and Schooling
Copyright Status
© 2009
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