Evaluation Study on Training Courses Supporting the Development of Social-emotional Competencies of Teachers

Social-emotional competencies are an essential protective factor in the prevention of mental health problems. The CASEL model divides them into five categories: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, communication skills and responsible decision-making. Schools are increasingly focusing on developing students’ socio-emotional competencies. However, it is also important to develop the competencies of teachers themselves. Such as to protect their mental health and to pass on these competencies to their students.

The aim of the study by IBS is to assess the implementation and feasibility of two training courses: the Gordon School for Teachers and the Teacher Awareness Course in Silence Minutes. Specifically, the study will evaluate the potential impact of the courses on teachers’ socio-emotional competencies. It will also examine the accuracy of their implementation and the factors that facilitate or hinder the development and use of these competencies. In order to assess the impact of the training courses, including the development of social-emotional competencies, a measurement tool will first be developed. Subsequently, this tool will evaluate the impact of the courses. The evaluation will, in turn, include an assessment of the measurement tool developed and, if necessary, adapt it for future use.

Furthermore, the development and testing of the methodology will involve analyzing secondary sources, such as scientific literature and interviews. The central part of the study will be a pilot study involving a test and control group. This will include surveys of teachers who participate in the training as well as those who do not, conducted before and after the training course, or a survey of the control group.