ERIC Number: ED625890
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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Exploring the Utility of "Durable Skills" as a Label for SEL-Related Programming. ACT Research. Data Byte
Murano, Dana; Daley, Nola; Burrus, Jeremy
ACT, Inc.
Social and emotional (SE) skills are interpersonal, self-regulatory, and task-related behaviors that are important for adaptation to and successful performance in educational and workplace settings. These skills are related to important outcomes such as academic achievement and job satisfaction. A recent report suggests the term "durable skills" can be used to describe the skills typically defined as SE skills in the K-12 space. However, little is known about how parents and caregivers perceive durable skills and which skills they believe fall in this category. To gauge the familiarity, favorability, and understanding of the label "durable skills" to describe SEL-related programs, the authors surveyed parents and caregivers of students taking the ACT® test. This Data Byte describes the methodology and findings from the study.
Descriptors: Social Emotional Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Skill Development, Leadership, Cooperation, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Parent Attitudes, Caregiver Attitudes
ACT, Inc. 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. Tel: 319-337-1270; Web site: http://www.act.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: ACT, Inc.
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