Advancing Social- Emotional Competencies in Primary Grade Environments

Girlie Marie Mercado, Helen Revalde, Adrian Duites, Kaitlin Marie Opingo

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between social-emotional development and academic performance among primary grade learners at Talisay City Central Elementary School for the school year 2023-2024. The study assessed five socio-emotional constructs: emotional awareness and expression, self-regulation, social skills, relationships with adults, and pro-social behavior. Academic performance in English, Mathematics, and Araling Panlipunan (AP) was evaluated. Results revealed a significant relationship between social skills and academic performance in English and AP, while no significant relationships were found between other socio-emotional constructs and academic outcomes across the three subjects. The findings underscore the complex interaction between socio-emotional competencies and academic achievement, suggesting the need for targeted interventions that promote balanced socio-emotional and academic development in early childhood education. The study offers insights for educators and policymakers in enhancing holistic learning approaches.

https://doi.org/10.22043/wjher.4.3

Keywords

Social-emotional skills, early childhood education, emotional awareness, pro-social behavior, relationships with adults

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Journal:  World Journal on Education and Humanities ResearchVolume (Issue): 4(3)DOI: https://doi.org/10.22043/wjher.4.3Pages: 152-163Published: 09-18-2024Copyright: Copyright (c) 2024 Girlie Marie Mercado, Helen Revalde, Adrian Duites, Kaitlin Marie OpingoOpen access: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
How to CiteMercado, G.M., Revalde, H., Duites, A., Opingo, K.M. (2024). Advancing Social- Emotional Competencies in Primary Grade Environments. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(3), 152-163. https://doi.org/10.22043/wjher.4.3