FOSTERING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND TEAMWORK THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Physical Education (PE), Emotional Intelligence, Cooperative Skills, Youth DevelopmentAbstract
This research examines the incorporation of social-emotional learning (SEL) into the physical education (PE) curriculum, offering a framework for cultivating emotional intelligence and collaborative abilities in adolescents. The study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative evaluations of emotional intelligence and social skills with qualitative data gathered from interviews, focus groups, and observations. The results indicated substantial improvements in students' interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, empathy, and collaboration after the introduction of the SEL-enhanced physical education curriculum. Quantitative results indicated significant enhancements in EQ-i:YV scores, especially in interpersonal skills and stress management, with improvements in SSIS cooperation scores and a decrease in problematic behaviours. The qualitative research identified themes of heightened self-awareness, refined conflict resolution abilities, and augmented empathy among participants. Subgroup analysis revealed varying impacts based on age and gender, with younger students showing increased emotional awareness and expressiveness, whilst older students shown enhanced stress management and interpersonal skills. The research underscores the distinctive capacity of physical education settings to cultivate social-emotional learning competencies and accentuates the vital function of physical education instructors in promoting this growth. The design of physical education curriculum must include age-appropriate, gender-sensitive social-emotional learning and tailored training to accommodate diverse beginning skill levels. This study underscores the need of reimagining physical education as an integrated framework for cultivating both physical skills and the social-emotional capabilities vital for success in academic and life pursuits.
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