ERIC Number: EJ1447552
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
EISSN: EISSN-1461-7374
The Role of Teachers' Social and Emotional Competence in Implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum in Malawi
School Psychology International, v45 n6 p681-698 2024
Social and emotional learning (SEL) enhances children's academic and life achievements when implemented well. While previous studies explored factors influencing teachers' implementation of SEL, limited attention has been given to the role of their social and emotional competence (SEC). To address this gap, this study analyzed surveys from 434 primary school teachers in Malawi using hierarchical linear modeling. The findings reveal a positive relationship between teachers' SEC, specifically in emotion regulation and relationship management, and their integration of SEL in daily classroom instruction. Notably, teachers serve as behavioral role models through socialization, communication, and emotional conduct. Strengthening teachers' SEC, in conjunction with SEL pedagogy training, could help foster SEL-rich school environments for learners in Malawi and similar contexts.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Role, Teacher Competencies, Program Implementation, Correlation, Emotional Response, Interpersonal Competence, Role Models, Self Control, Elementary School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malawi
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