A central goal of the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K) is to support the needs of the whole child, which includes
social and emotional competencies such as 21st century skills, critical - thinking, problem - solving, communication, collaboration, social and cultural awareness, initiative, self - direction, and character.
Not exact matches
We know from analyses of college dropout
and job failures that
such outcomes are less the result of intellectual shortcomings than they are due to deficiencies in the
social -
emotional and character
competencies (or moral
and performance character, if you prefer that terminology).
A meta - analysis of 213 programs, primarily covering three decades of research, found that
social and emotional learning interventions that address the
competencies listed above increased students» academic performance by 11 percentile points, as compared to students who did not participate in
such SEL programs (Durlak et al., 2011).
These habits of learning incorporate critical noncognitive factors,
such as academic mindsets
and behaviors,
and social and emotional competencies that have been shown to have a significant impact on academic success
and healthy development.
For instance, a school may focus on two or three
social and emotional competencies and promote them in activities
such as in - service events, school assemblies, mentor programs, etc..
We also consult with experts on specific
social -
emotional topics
such as relational aggression
and cultural diversity to strengthen our knowledge
and competencies in these areas.
Youth Development
Competencies and positive outcomes
such as
social,
emotional, behavioral, cultural, global, wellness
and character
Responsive Classroom Responsive Classroom is a widely used, research - backed approach to elementary education that is a general approach to teaching, rather than a program designed to address a specific issue,
and consists of a set of practices,
such as morning meetings, that build academic
and social -
emotional competencies.
For the serious CASEL researchers, I guess recess doesn't match the step - by step instructions meant to teach
social and emotional competencies across the five core
competency clusters - on age appropriate topics
such as labeling feelings, coping with anxiety or stress, setting
and achieving goals, developing empathy
and compassion, communicating effectively, resolving conflict, being assertive,
and making responsible decisions.
A meta - analysis of 213 programs, primarily covering three decades of research, found that
social and emotional learning interventions that address the
competencies listed above increased students» academic performance by 11 percentile points, as compared to students who did not participate in
such SEL programs (Durlak et al., 2011).
In Tier II workshops, topics build participants» understanding of new themes
such as resilient families,
social and emotional learning (SEL),
and cultural
competency.
In addition to academic skills
such as reading
and math, students must also develop
social and emotional competencies like self - control, problem - solving,
and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Existing instruments,
such as the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory [18] or the Toddler Behavior Screening Inventory [19], only measure problem behaviour
and do not address
social -
emotional competencies.
Finally, to support students»
social and emotional development, schools might choose to measure perceptions of students» own
social and emotional competencies — through observations in the classroom, teacher reports, or surveys that ask students to reflect on their skills
and mindsets
such as those used by California's CORE districts.
The report on which this brief is based describes how schools can use measures of students»
social -
emotional competencies, school climate,
and related outcomes,
such as suspension rates
and chronic absenteeism, to inform their practice.
The programs aim to develop
emotional, social and cognitive skills and strategies such as communication, decision - making, social awareness, self - management, coping and optimistic thinking, as competencies in these areas are associated with better mental health (e.g., Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learnin
emotional,
social and cognitive skills and strategies such as communication, decision - making, social awareness, self - management, coping and optimistic thinking, as competencies in these areas are associated with better mental health (e.g., Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning,
social and cognitive skills
and strategies
such as communication, decision - making,
social awareness, self - management, coping and optimistic thinking, as competencies in these areas are associated with better mental health (e.g., Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning,
social awareness, self - management, coping
and optimistic thinking, as
competencies in these areas are associated with better mental health (e.g., Collaborative for Academic,
Social and Emotional Learning,
Social and Emotional Learnin
Emotional Learning, 2007).
The program covers key topics
such Analyzing Influences, Understanding
and Managing Emotions, Communicating Effectively
and other critical concepts that map to
social emotional learning
competencies.