Urban Black/African American Teenagers: Culturally Relevant Social and Emotional Development in Out-of-School-Time Settings

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 4:55 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School-Time Settings (Table 18)

Abstract

This out-of-school study consisted of a cohort of Black/African American 9th students attending an urban high school in their neighborhood community. The program aimed to prepare the students with the skills needed to obtain part-time jobs. Social and emotional learning (SEL) was presented as a component of the intrapersonal development required to maintain a positive and professional disposition and enhance communication and skills. At the conclusion of the program, students indicated they were able to apply the SEL skills learned to: become “the bigger person,” persevere, take advantage of opportunities, and complete work early. Results also revealed that SEL lessons were viewed as welcome skill sets, with self-management being deemed one of the most needed SEL skills.

Authors

• Marie Byrd, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

• Tara Indar, University of South Florida