Location
Guzman 113, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-17-2019 4:00 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Kathleen Ferrando
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Students with low socioeconomic backgrounds have not, historically, had adequate opportunities to develop emotional intelligence through high-quality Social Emotional Learning curriculum. This capstone acknowledges the concept of Social-Emotional Learning (also known as SEL) in primary education. The purpose of this research is to identify the benefits of SEL and to explore ways to implement SEL curriculum into the classroom. This research aims to answer the following questions: (1) What are the benefits of teaching SEL in elementary classrooms for students?; (2) How can SEL be integrated into the classrooms on a daily basis? Research methods include reviewing scholarly literature and reviewing current SEL programs in Marin County.
Keywords: Social-Emotional Learning, SEL, Education, Marin County, SEL Programs, Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds, Emotional Intelligence, Primary Education
The Pursuit of Wholeness: Benefits of Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in a Primary Classroom
Guzman 113, Dominican University of California
Students with low socioeconomic backgrounds have not, historically, had adequate opportunities to develop emotional intelligence through high-quality Social Emotional Learning curriculum. This capstone acknowledges the concept of Social-Emotional Learning (also known as SEL) in primary education. The purpose of this research is to identify the benefits of SEL and to explore ways to implement SEL curriculum into the classroom. This research aims to answer the following questions: (1) What are the benefits of teaching SEL in elementary classrooms for students?; (2) How can SEL be integrated into the classrooms on a daily basis? Research methods include reviewing scholarly literature and reviewing current SEL programs in Marin County.
Keywords: Social-Emotional Learning, SEL, Education, Marin County, SEL Programs, Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds, Emotional Intelligence, Primary Education