The impact of principals' social and emotional competence on teachers' social and emotional resilience

Pitchford, Trila The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological research study guided by the social and emotional competency framework, created by CASEL, was to investigate how the social and emotional competence of 11 educational leaders impacts the social and emotional resilience of their teacher teams. Social and emotional learning can be traced back from Ancient to current times. The intersectionality between good character, positive academic outcomes and social and emotional learning was emphasized by Plato, who asserted that education should enhance students’ minds and their overall well-being, and furthered by Daniel Goleman and Dr. Comer, who proposed that focus should be placed on social and emotional wellness within schools. Participants included 11 principals from five K-8 schools, four K-5 schools and two 5th-8th grade schools in the Milwaukee area. The participants recounted their lack of education around social and emotional wellness during their leadership preparation programs or within their current roles. Participants recognized the importance of taking care of their own social and emotional needs, however, they admitted to putting the needs of others above their own. Participants affirmed that because they had not had adequate social and emotional wellness training themselves, they were not able to support the social and emotional wellness of their teaching teams. This study encourages leadership preparation programs, schools, and districts to provide additional guidance to leaders about how to better ground themselves in their own social and emotional wellness so they can better support the social and emotional needs of others.

Grantor dc:publisher

Alverno College

Year dc:date

2023

Author dc:creator

• Pitchford, Trila

• Emotional intelligence
• Educational leadership
• Teachers
• Mental health
• Well being

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• These materials may be used by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or for any fair use as defined by U.S. Copyright Law.

Language dc:language

English

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https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/833

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oai:alverno.omeka.net:833