Topic 2 The effectiveness of school-based interventions (SBIs)

Paulus et al., 2016

What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Education?

SEL is an educational methodology that helps pupils of all educational levels and ages to develop their emotional, behavioural and social skills. With SEL based interventions students can:

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    Better comprehend their emotions
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    Develop behavioural & communication skills
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    Better regulate their emotions & show empathy to others
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    Make responsible decisions to achieve their academic goals, build positive relationships & improve their well-being
Weissberg et al. 2015

Teacher- led SBIs can reach 100% of students who:

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  • Low socioeconomic income
  • Family violence
  • Disruption in routine activities
  • Pre-existing conditions (e.g. ADHD)

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  • Depression & anxiety doubled during the pandemic
  • Older children & adolescents most affected
  • Impaired social interaction and lethargy
  • Increased levels of Internet and computer use 

Teacher-led SBIs are effective when they are:

Five Steps to Mental Health and wellbeing: A framework for schools to design effective interventions (Anna Freud National centre for Children and families)

Anna Freud National centre for Children and Families
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