Event Title
The Need for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Education of Refugee ELLs.
Location
Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall
Description
PURPOSE: The purpose of this project is to explore and collect data to demonstrate areas of need in the modern education system. Specifically, my research will focus on the socioemotional learning scenarios that may be absent in the teaching of refugee ELLs. Lastly, this thesis will seek to provide suggestions about how to use this data to further develop best practices in teaching to better serve all students. SUBJECTS: The subjects in this thesis are refugee English Language Learners (ELLs) in classrooms throughout the state of Michigan; with a specific focus on Ottawa Hills High School in GRPS. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This thesis utilizes data collected through responses on Panorama surveys, WIDA tests, and other state administered surveys to analyze the connection between SEL strategies and student performance and comfort. In addition, data has been collected through the Early Warning Indicator (EWI) Data Dashboard. RESULTS: It is expected the results will show a strong correlation between the implementation of SEL strategies and positive educational experiences for refugee ELLs in the classroom. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the research findings in this thesis project, one will be able to conclude that schools need to work more diligently to implement SEL teaching practices in modern classrooms. These strategies help to create safe learning environments which lead to increased feelings of comfort and safety amongst students. As a result, students, especially refugee ELLs, are more likely to have more positive experiences in the classroom.
The Need for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Education of Refugee ELLs.
Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall
PURPOSE: The purpose of this project is to explore and collect data to demonstrate areas of need in the modern education system. Specifically, my research will focus on the socioemotional learning scenarios that may be absent in the teaching of refugee ELLs. Lastly, this thesis will seek to provide suggestions about how to use this data to further develop best practices in teaching to better serve all students. SUBJECTS: The subjects in this thesis are refugee English Language Learners (ELLs) in classrooms throughout the state of Michigan; with a specific focus on Ottawa Hills High School in GRPS. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This thesis utilizes data collected through responses on Panorama surveys, WIDA tests, and other state administered surveys to analyze the connection between SEL strategies and student performance and comfort. In addition, data has been collected through the Early Warning Indicator (EWI) Data Dashboard. RESULTS: It is expected the results will show a strong correlation between the implementation of SEL strategies and positive educational experiences for refugee ELLs in the classroom. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the research findings in this thesis project, one will be able to conclude that schools need to work more diligently to implement SEL teaching practices in modern classrooms. These strategies help to create safe learning environments which lead to increased feelings of comfort and safety amongst students. As a result, students, especially refugee ELLs, are more likely to have more positive experiences in the classroom.