Social-Emotional Learning Effect on School Climate and Student Health

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dc.contributor.authorWong, Darren
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-11T23:06:51Z
dc.date.available2025-08-11T23:06:51Z
dc.date.issued2025-07-08
dc.description.abstractThis capstone examines the impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) on student mental health and school climate in high schools. It addresses key challenges faced by educators, such as reduced funding, increased student isolation from overcrowding and technology use, and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth social skills and well-being. The research investigates how the SEL competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making can be cultivated through a three-tier approach using evidence-based classroom programs, extra-curricular activities, and targeted mentoring. The findings show that SEL implementation improves emotional regulation, strengthens relationships among peers and staff, reduces behavioural issues, and fosters a more inclusive and connected school environment. The capstone recommends professional development for teachers, alignment of SEL language across grade levels, structured and inclusive extra-curricular offerings, and robust mentoring with ongoing supervision. Prioritizing SEL at multiple levels is shown to enhance school climate, build student resilience, and address mental health needs which empowers schools to proactively reduce feelings of isolation and promote belonging to school community.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4575
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectsocial-emotional learning
dc.subjectSEL competencies
dc.subjectevidence-based SEL programs
dc.subjectemotional literacy
dc.subjectself-awareness
dc.subjectself-management
dc.subjectsocial awareness
dc.subjectrelationship skills
dc.subjectresponsible decision-making
dc.subjectstudent mental health
dc.subjectschool climate
dc.subjectschool connectedness
dc.subjectschool community
dc.subjectpsychological well-being
dc.titleSocial-Emotional Learning Effect on School Climate and Student Health
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineSchool Counselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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