Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Second Grade Students: A Study of the Strong Start Curriculum |
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| Authors: | Paul Caldarella Lynnette Christensen Thomas J Kramer and Kalli Kronmiller |
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| Institution: | (1) David O. McKay School of Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA;(2) Brigham Young University Positive Behavior Support Initiative, 236 South 700 East, Provo, UT 84606, USA |
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| Abstract: | The promotion of social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools may help prevent emotional and behavioral problems of students.
This study evaluated the effects of a SEL curriculum, Strong Start, on the social-emotional competence of 26 second grade students, using a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group
design. Results revealed statistically significant and meaningful improvements in teacher ratings of students’ internalizing
and peer-related pro-social behaviors, particularly for students at greater risk. Conversely, control group students experienced
significant worsening of internalizing behaviors and decreased levels of peer-related pro-social behaviors. No changes were
reported in externalizing behaviors for either group. Treatment integrity and social validity ratings of Strong Start were high. Limitations and implications of this study are addressed.
The authors are listed alphabetically by last name and all shared equally in the preparation of this paper. |
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| Keywords: | Social-emotional learning Prevention Elementary schools |
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