Social Emotional Learning in a 6th-Grade Science Classroom

Item

Title
Social Emotional Learning in a 6th-Grade Science Classroom
Creator
Nathan Goodson
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
Project Type
Action Research Project
Date
6/15/2025
Abstract
This action research project investigated the impact of implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies on student behavior and academic performance in a sixth-grade science classroom. Specifically, it examined how SEL instruction influenced students’ classroom participation, peer interactions, and academic performance. Findings indicated that SEL instruction contributed to increased student comfort in speaking before peers, enhanced positive social interactions, and a significant increase in class participation by the end of the unit. Additionally, there was a notably high level of academic performance throughout the unit. Implications include how teachers can integrate SEL to positively shape student learning and social dynamics in middle school science classrooms.
Keywords
Social and emotional learning
science teaching
middle school
Committee Member
Amy Bowden
Lin Wu
Rights
Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
License
CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial)
Language
eng
Type
Text
Identifier
NathanGoodson_ARP_2025
Item sets
Graduate Work