Date
12-2021
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
Abstract
Many students have difficulty expressing their emotions and working with others in elementary school classrooms. The focus of this capstone project is on implementing social-emotional learning in the classroom. This is important because students will learn proper ways to deal with their emotions, work with others, and have better self-awareness. An evidence-based argument is offered that students need guidance and support from their teachers to be able to create a positive space for their learning. Considerations of the issue included the perspective of two parents of elementary school students because they know the needs of their children, and a teacher at the same school because she has been working with children for a number of years. Three action options that emerged from an analysis of the data are: teacher/staff training, creating a positive learning environment, and praising students. Based on the findings, training teachers and staff on how to implement social emotional learning was undertaken to create a more positive learning environment for their students.
Recommended Citation
Muradas, Daniela, "Welcoming Classroom, Comfortable Learning Experience: Implementing Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom" (2021). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1203.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1203