Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Date of Award

8-2020

Document Type

Dissertation

Granting Institution

Lynn University

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EDD)

Degree Program

Educational Leadership

Department

College of Education

First Advisor

Kathleen Weigel

Second Advisor

Jennifer Lesh

Third Advisor

Kelly Burlison

Abstract

There is a growing need for social-emotional learning that is evident everywhere in our world. The research explores the importance of a program that can have on our youth; however, there is little research on examines the support and professional development for teachers are lacking.

This study draws on teacher’s perceptions of their level of support provided for children when dealing with social-emotional learning in their elementary classrooms. Chapter one states the problem of lack of Social Emotional Learning and support for elementary school teachers when dealing with a crisis in the classroom. Chapter two consists of a literature review on the research that will impact the study. Chapter three is comprised of the methodology for the study. The study concludes with the proposal of a product to support students in crisis. It will also provide strategies for students to deescalate their feelings and support the teachers when dealing with crises in their classroom.

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