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Impact on Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum and Techniques on Educational Outcomes

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Impact on Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum and Techniques on Educational Outcomes

As a Kiddie Academy teacher, finding ways to keep students interested in class and help them learn more is essential. With an emphasis on MarcoPolo, this research aims to analyze the effects of social-emotional learning programs and strategies on student achievement. Developing vital abilities, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making, is greatly aided by social-emotional learning (SEL), making it an essential part of any comprehensive approach to student achievement. In addition, the skills of self-awareness, -management, and -regulation that SEL promotes are essential to academic achievement. Therefore, thinking about how SEL affects learning outcomes is crucial. This research will investigate how the Kiddie Academy VPK program can employ the MarcoPolo learning tool to boost student engagement, as assessed by the percentage of kids who complete assignments and participate in class discussions.

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“How can I use the MarcoPolo learning tool to increase student engagement in my VPK class at Kiddie Academy as measured by an increase in the number of students completing assignments and participating in class discussions?”

Literature Review

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has been identified as a critical element of a successful education system. The literature on SEL is growing rapidly, focusing on understanding the impact of SEL programs on various outcomes, such as classroom climate, academic achievement, and social-emotional skills. Recent studies have shown that SEL programs can positively impact academic skills. For example, McCormick et al. (2021) studied the long-term effects of an SEL program, INSIGHTS, on academic skills. The study found that INSIGHTS positively impacted academic performance, even after two years. Furthermore, Aygün and Taşkın (2022) examined the effect of an SEL program on social-emotional skills, academic achievement, and classroom climate. The results indicated that the SEL program positively impacted all three outcomes.

The impact of SEL on schoolgirls in rural Uganda has also been studied. Malhotra et al. (2021) conducted an impact study of a curriculum-based SEL program in rural Uganda. The study found that the program had a positive effect on the social-emotional skills of the schoolgirls. The study further noted improvements in the girls’ self-esteem and self-regulation skills. Overall, the literature indicates that SEL programs have the potential to have a positive impact on academic performance, classroom climate, and social-emotional skills. SEL programs can also effectively improve school girls’ outcomes in rural areas. More research is needed to understand the effects of SEL on different populations and contexts. Further research is needed to determine the most effective ways to implement SEL programs.

Reference

Aygün, H. E., & Taşkın, Ç. Ş. (2022). The Effect of Social-Emotional Learning Program on Social-Emotional Skills, Academic Achievement and Classroom Climate. Psycho-Educational Research Reviews, 11(1), 59-76.

McCormick, M. P., Neuhaus, R., O’Connor, E. E., White, H. I., Horn, E. P., Harding, S., ... & McClowry, S. (2021). Long-term effects of social-emotional learning on academic skills: Evidence from a randomized INSIGHTS trial. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 14(1), 1-27.

Malhotra, N., Ayele, Z. E., Zheng, D., & Amor, Y. B. (2021). Improving social and emotional learning for schoolgirls: An impact study of curriculum-based socio-emotional education in rural Uganda. International Journal of Educational Research, 108, 101778.