ERIC Number: ED609431
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 8
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Supports for Social and Emotional Learning in Schools: Findings from the American Teacher Panel. Research Brief. RB-A397-1
Hamilton, Laura S.; Doss, Christopher Joseph
RAND Corporation
More than ever, schools across the United States and around the globe are embracing social and emotional learning (SEL) to assist students in adopting these skills and many other interpersonal (e.g., teamwork, leadership) and intrapersonal (e.g., self-regulation, resilience) capabilities. This dedication to SEL is well supported by research. Numerous studies in the last decade have demonstrated how SEL capabilities can improve student well-being, social behavior, and academic achievement. But what do teachers think about the SEL-related efforts in their districts and schools? How do they see these efforts affecting their students (and themselves)? Do they feel that they are getting enough support to work on SEL in their classrooms? RAND Corporation researchers conducted a spring 2019 survey through the American Teacher Panel (ATP), a nationally representative sample of K-12 teachers. The team received responses from more than 1,200 teachers across the United States working in schools in different geographic locations and economic conditions and serving different student populations. The findings from this study, which are summarized in this research brief and documented in the full report, can help education policymakers and practitioners strengthen their supports for SEL in schools. [For the full report, "Supports for Social and Emotional Learning in American Schools and Classrooms: Findings from the American Teacher Panel. Research Report. RR-A397-1," see ED609363.]
Descriptors: Social Development, Emotional Development, Teacher Attitudes, Well Being, Faculty Development, State Standards, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Socioeconomic Status, Program Implementation, Educational Practices, Positive Behavior Supports, Educational Policy, Self Efficacy, Barriers, Teacher Competencies, Knowledge Level, Poverty
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Wallace Foundation
Authoring Institution: RAND Education and Labor
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