ERIC Number: EJ1198636
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jan
Pages: 17
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A Study of an Adapted Social-Emotional Learning: Small Group Curriculum in a School Setting
Green, Jennifer H.; Passarelli, Rebecca E.; Smith-Millman, Mills K.; Wagers, Keshia; Kalomiris, Anne E.; Scott, Madeline N.
Psychology in the Schools, v56 n1 p109-125 Jan 2019
Clinicians and training programs strive to implement evidence-based practices and manualized treatments with fidelity. However, the constraints of a local setting may limit the extent to which this is possible. In the current study, an adapted model of an evidence-based social-emotional learning small group curriculum, the Incredible Years Children's Small Group Training Series (Webster-Stratton, 2004), was implemented and evaluated in an elementary school setting. Results of the study demonstrated statistically significant decreases in problem behaviors and intensity of problem behaviors, as rated by teachers. Teachers also reported improvement in classroom behavior, emotion regulation, problem-solving, and friendship skills, as well as a high overall level of satisfaction with the intervention itself. Discussion of the results includes a review of the strengths and limitations associated with outcome research in a naturalistic setting, suggestions to consider when adapting evidence-based programs, and recommendations for future research.
Descriptors: Socialization, Social Development, Emotional Development, Evidence Based Practice, Small Group Instruction, Curriculum, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Elementary School Students, Outcomes of Treatment, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Student Improvement, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Competence, Friendship, Skill Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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