Local Hearts, Global Minds: Using SEL to Prevent Bullying in Resource- Constrained Establishments

Title

Local Hearts, Global Minds: Using SEL to Prevent Bullying in Resource- Constrained Establishments

Creator

Shah, Muskan; Das, Moitrayee

Description

This chapter explores the role of Socio- Emotional Learning in developing bullying prevention strategies in resource constrained educational establishments. By applying established theoretical frameworks such as the CASEL model, Bronfenbrenners ecological systems theory and Banduras social learning theory, SEL is established as a culturally adaptable approach to combat bullying in under- resourced settings. By drawing on case studies from developing and under- developed countries such as India, Zimbabwe, and Ghana, efficacy of simple interventions are highlighted. Techniques such as circle time, storytelling, peer mentoring, and theatre based interventions are proposed as tools to boost empathy, emotional regulation and prosocial behavior in accordance with SEL. Evidence based effectiveness of SEL in resource constrained environments allows for it to be proposed as a simple but efficient method ready to be integrated into programs as a cost effective approach against bullying. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Promoting Positive Behaviors and Emotional/Social Wellbeing in School;pp.259-289

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Shah M., Christ University, India; Das M., FLAME University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833733353-3; 979-833733351-9;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3351-9.ch009

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