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.
Recommended Citation
Gomez-Green, L. A. (2020). A National Crisis in Our Classrooms [Doctoral dissertation, Lynn University]. SPIRAL. https://spiral.lynn.edu/etds/362