Teacher Professional Learning Communities for Strengths-Based Social-Emotional Learning

• In Event: Supporting Teacher Development for Social and Emotional Learning Implementation

Abstract

This study explores how to best prepare teachers to nurture strengths-based social-emotional learning in their classrooms. By leading small, monthly professional learning communities, we sought to support teachers in cultivating equity-focused social-emotional goals in their own classrooms, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach. The specific aim of this presentation is to explore the ways in which professional learning communities can support a strengths-based approach to social-emotional learning in schools.

Authors

• Madora Soutter, Villanova University
  Presenting Author

• Gracie Petrelli, Villanova University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Casey O'Donnell
  Non-Presenting Author