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María-José Mira-Galvañ1, Raquel Gilar-Corbi1
1Departament of Developmental Psychology and Didactics, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|June 18, 2020
Summary
The OKAPI emotional education program positively impacts academic achievement in primary school students. This cooperative learning-based approach enhances social-emotional skills and school climate.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Social-Emotional Learning
Background:
- Research on social and emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools has surged, demonstrating numerous benefits for students.
- Positive outcomes include improved emotional intelligence, better self-perception, reduced behavioral issues, enhanced psychological well-being, and academic gains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement the OKAPI emotional education program.
- The OKAPI program is a multidimensional initiative utilizing cooperative learning methodologies.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 86 primary education students (3rd-5th grade).
- Participants were divided into an experimental group (45 students) and a control group (41 students).
Main Results:
- Implementation of the OKAPI program demonstrated a positive effect on students' academic achievement.
Conclusions:
- The OKAPI program's integration into school life is beneficial.
- The program can be effectively applied by teaching staff, combining social-emotional learning with school climate strategies.
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