Understanding Implementation and Effectiveness of 'Strong Start K-2' on Social-Emotional Behavior
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| Title: | Understanding Implementation and Effectiveness of 'Strong Start K-2' on Social-Emotional Behavior |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Whitcomb, Sara A., Merrell, Kenneth W. |
| Source: | Early Childhood Education Journal. Mar 2012 40(1):63-71. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Grade 1 Grade 2 Kindergarten |
| Descriptors: | Student Attitudes, Social Behavior, Affective Behavior, Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 1, Interpersonal Competence, Program Effectiveness, Young Children, Student Behavior, Emotional Development, Behavior Problems, Social Development |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10643-011-0490-9 |
| ISSN: | 1082-3301 |
| Abstract: | "Strong Start K-2" is a social-emotional learning curriculum, designed for use with children in kindergarten through grade 2. The objectives of this study were twofold. First, authors aimed to evaluate the feasibility and quality of "Strong Start" implementation. Additionally authors examined the effect of "Strong Start" on first grade students' perceptions of emotion and teacher ratings of social behavior and affect. Results suggested that "Strong Start" was implemented with integrity, and that significant increases in student knowledge about emotion situations and significant decreases in student internalizing behaviors were associated with exposure to the program. Limitations of this study as well as directions for future research are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 27 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ955388 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | "Strong Start K-2" is a social-emotional learning curriculum, designed for use with children in kindergarten through grade 2. The objectives of this study were twofold. First, authors aimed to evaluate the feasibility and quality of "Strong Start" implementation. Additionally authors examined the effect of "Strong Start" on first grade students' perceptions of emotion and teacher ratings of social behavior and affect. Results suggested that "Strong Start" was implemented with integrity, and that significant increases in student knowledge about emotion situations and significant decreases in student internalizing behaviors were associated with exposure to the program. Limitations of this study as well as directions for future research are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1082-3301 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10643-011-0490-9 |
