Title

Social Emotional Development and the use of the Pyramid Model in a Head Start Prek Collaboration Program

Date of Award

2017

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Abstract

This research examines the implementation of the Pyramid Model for social emotional development (Center for Social Emotional Foundations and Early Learning, 2017) in a Head Start Prek collaboration program. CSEFEL (2013) indicates social emotional issues as a leading cause of preschool expulsion. Children were pre- and post- tested using two standardized measures of social-emotional development over the course of the year during which the Pyramid model was implemented. Overall, teachers noted improved social-emotional skills for both Head Start and non-Head Start groups. However, parents of Head Start students were more likely to report a decrease in social-emotional risks than non-Head Start parents. Study findings suggest that implementation of the model was more effective in improving social-emotional behavior, especially for group situations for at-risk students.

Comments

Affiliation: Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation

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