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- Title
An Investigation of Principals' Social and Emotional Learning Beliefs and Attitudes.
- Authors
Jones, Kimberly; Cater, Melissa
- Abstract
With recent educational demands placed on academic accountability, it is difficult for many people to determine or acknowledge where or how focusing on social and emotional learning (SEL) can be beneficial. In this paper we focus on principals' beliefs and attitudes about social and emotional learning. Principals influence implementation through their school priorities, vision, expectations, and emphases. We used grounded theory techniques and semistructured interviews with K-8th grade principals of public schools located in a state in the southeastern United States. When describing principals' beliefs and attitudes, late majority adopters held neutral attitudes and weak beliefs regarding SEL. In addition, a lack of understanding of the SEL concept became evident as principals did not express a clear understanding of SEL. Comprehensive training at the administrative and policy level is needed. Principals should implement targeted staff training providing key strategies for intentionally integrating SEL skills into their current curriculum.
- Publication
Qualitative Report, 2020, Vol 25, Issue 9, p3204
- ISSN
1052-0147
- Publication type
Academic Journal