“Social emotional development for teachers”: An innovative program to improve teacher well-being in El Salvador
This article is part of a compilation of case studies that detail promising practices in teacher well‑being, teacher management, and school leadership. The "Social Emotional Development for Teachers" program in El Salvador aims to enhance teacher well-being by addressing the significant social and emotional challenges they face, such as stress from gang violence and community insecurity. The program provides over 3,000 teachers with training in social-emotional learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help them manage their emotions and reduce stress. This initiative is designed to improve teachers' relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in the classroom and contributing to a more positive educational environment.
- Publisher
- Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) FHI360
- Country
- El Salvador
- Year of publication
- 2022
- Region
- Latin America
- Topics
- Mental health Physical health Resources and conditions Safety Social emotional skills
- Available in
- English French Spanish, Castilian Portuguese Arabic
- Categories of staff
- Teachers
- Specific communities
- Ethnic minorities
- Resource type
- Downloadable file