Date of Award
Winter 12-19-2019
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
David Tack
Keywords
Second Step, Social-Emotional Learning, academic and behavior success, SEL
Abstract
Social-emotional learning directly effects students’ academic and behavioral success in the educational and home setting. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (Casel, 2019). The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome the Second Step curriculum had on the social-emotional well-being of second grade students and to investigate the relationship between SEL and lifelong learning. This study was designed to assess students through the use of formative and summative assessment and observation using the Student Knowledge Assessment and brain builder games, as well as, a frequency and intensity data collection tool. There is substantial evidence linking the success of an SEL curriculum to student academic and behavioral outcomes and this research is an indication of the importance of a strong SEL program in the educational setting.
Recommended Citation
Kremer, Amy, "The Effect of the Second Step Curriculum on the Social-Emotional Development of Second Grade Students" (2019). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 290.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/290