Date

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Liberal Studies

Major

Liberal Studies

First Advisor

Paoze Thao

Abstract

Afterschool programs are described as activities that are organized and structured outside of the regular school day where there is a time where there is no academic pressure and, therefore, is a time with the potential to enhance social-emotional skills development and learning. The capacity to genuinely implement social emotional learning (SEL) programs that are hindered by difficulties in staff training and turnover, in addition to funding. This senior capstone project explores the impact of afterschool programs on students' social and emotional learning at a Monterey Bay charter school, especially in their ability to impact peer and teacher relationships, ultimately increasing a sense of belonging. The research will comprehensively investigate the factors that influence students' social development through a detailed review of literature, parent surveys, and interviews with the executive leadership and leaders of the afterschool programs. The result findings indicated that afterschool program activities positively affect the relationship skills among students, particularly between older and younger students. However, conflict resolution skills are needed in order for their social emotional development to take place.

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