SEL
How is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) defined?
A) A system for increasing test scores through academic support programs.
B) A curriculum for teaching advanced behavioral theories.
C) The process of helping children develop emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and responsible decision-making
D) A strategy for reducing administrative burdens in schools.
The process of helping children develop emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and responsible decision-making emotional.
Which of the following best describes a strength of rural schools?
A) Bigger football fields
B) Personalized administrative support
C) Better commutes
B) Personalized Administrative Support
When asked how enthusiastic you thought students are about school, the average rating was a __ out of 4 (4 = extremely enthusiastic).
A) 2.38
B) 1.07
C) 4.63
D) 3.17
A) 2.38
Which of the following DOES NOT contribute to successful SEL programs?
A) Professional development
B) Practicing SEL skills in class
C) Focusing on academic content delivery
D) Excluding families and home-based practice
D) Excluding families and home-based practice
You expressed that the small, rural community of your school is an advantage. When asked why, you said, “Because we’re a small setting, we’re able to observe challenges and when a problem arises. We have an amazing ________ that has our back.
A) PTA
B) Administration
C) Staff
D) Parents
B) Administration
In our recent survey, we asked you about the importance of hiring more specialists to help your students. What was the most common response?
A) Quite important B) Somewhat Important
C) Slightly Important D) Extremely important
E) Not important at all
Extremely important
Which of these is a strength of teaching in rural schools?
A) Smaller class size
B) Shortage of teachers
C) Student absences
D) Infrastructure
A) Smaller class size
We defined burnout as depressive-like symptoms that disappear outside of work. Considering the three levels of burnout (low, moderate, and high),what percentage of you reported moderate to high levels of burnout?
A) 46%
B) 28%
C) 37%
D) 53%
D) 53%
Researchers found that participation in SEL programs is linked to decreased ____ ____, more positive attitudes about self and others, and fewer discipline problems.
A) Behavioral disorders
B) Mental illnesses
C) Emotional distress
D) Sense of safety
C) Emotional Distress
After completing an open discussion with collegiate faculty on what it means to build bridges with the community, one educator emphasized "Focusing on _____ over content” was the most important way to start this community-academic connection.
A) Competition
B) Connection
C) Completion
D) Correction
B) Connection
According to our recent survey results, what percentage of you said that students apply SEL practices?
A) 66% B) 76%
C) 24% D)30%
C) 24%
Which of these was the most popular description for your school’s working environment?
A) Slightly positive
B) Somewhat positive
C) Quite positive
D) Extremely positive
D) Extremely positive
According to the results of your survey, which barrier to implementing SEL did you all report most frequently?
A) Strong faculty-student relationships
B) Access to additional funding
C) Lack of qualified personnel and training
D) Positive school climate
C) Lack of qualified personnel and training
According to Center for Public Education in 2018, on average, what percentage of state funding do rural county schools receive?
A) 22%
B) 17%
C) 52%
D) 46%
B) 17%
When asked how we as researchers can collaborate more effectively with teachers and the community when doing studies you said, “Listen to what the _____ wants, take a step back to work with them”.
A) Students
B) Community
C) Faculty
D) Parents
B) Community
After finishing our interviews, what was the most reported resource needed to implement SEL lessons?
A) More funding for SEL curriculum materials and resources
B) Smaller class sizes to better focus on individual student needs
C) More time and personalized teacher support
More time and personalized teacher support.
Based on a scale of 1-5, what aspect of your job had the highest average score in satisfaction?
A) Difference making in student lives
B) Income
C) Student test scores
D) Job flexibility
A) Difference making in student lives
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = not limiting, 5 = extremely limiting), how much of a barrier did you say that students lacking prerequisite knowledge was?
A) 1.16
B) 5.00
C) 3.88
D) 2.04
C) 3.88
How satisfied are teachers with their job compared to the average US worker?
A) More satisfied
B) Equally satisfied
C) Less satisfied
C) Less satisfied
“SEL is very important, especially in a school like ours. Our students have emotional barriers that keep them from doing their best academically.”
This quote best shows that SEL matters in rural schools because:
A) It highlights the lack of trained personnel to meet student needs.
B) It shows how SEL supports students in overcoming barriers to learning.
C) It emphasizes the need for teacher well-being to support students.
D) It reflects the strong community relationships in small schools.
B) It shows how SEL supports students in overcoming barriers to learning.
What percentage of teacher reported applying SEL concepts in class?
A) 42% B) 53%
B)63% D) 73%
53%
Which of the following is a strength of rural schools in implementing SEL?
A) Lack of qualified personnel
B) Stronger community relationships
C) Limited training opportunities
D) Time constraints
B) Stronger community relationships
How many of you reported feeling moderate to high detachment or negative attitudes towards others?
A) 30%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 100%
B) 50%
What percentage of children in rural areas with mental health problems have difficulty with feeling depressed and anxious?
A) 33.9%
B) 40.5%
C) 62.8%
D) 53.1%
C) 62.8%
“We also need _____ for teachers as well, because we experience death, things happening in our families, you don’t know what a teacher is going through and you lose a lot of teachers because they become overwhelmed.”
A) Time
B) Opposition
C) Disregard
D) Counselors
D) Counselors