Bridging cultural disconnects: implementing social and emotional learning through the use of action research and community responsive pedagogy through the art-making process

Author

Rajeev Colleen Haymond, Cal Poly HumboldtFollow

Graduation Date

Summer 2024

Document Type

Project

Program

Master of Arts degree with a major in Education

Committee Chair Name

James Woglom

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Second Committee Member Name

Tristan Gleason

Second Committee Member Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Social and emotional learning, Community responsive pedagogy, Five SEL competencies, Bridging cultural disconnects

Subject Categories

Education

Abstract

This thesis project will explore the intentional implementation of social and emotional learning strategies while being grounded in a community responsive pedagogy in an art classroom. The big idea was to be intentional when incorporating social and emotional learning teaching strategies to offer a safe space that will aide in bridging the cultural disconnect that I have observed in the classroom. Through building on the five SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making students were able to build up their sense of pride and self. Through the use of action research, I was able to intentionally design and implement lessons that were purposeful and intentional. I emerged myself in the classroom as the researcher and as the teacher. I was able to be actively engaged with students inside and outside of my classroom, which allowed for me to observe, interact, and collect data. Much of the study involves students being able to use their art, actions, and words to express themselves through bringing awareness to things that are happening within their own community. Students were able to get out of the classroom and into the school community and even the broader community to raise awareness of issues happening within the community. Students showed to have an unwavering amount of success, growth, and development.

Citation Style

APA

Recommended Citation

Haymond, Rajeev Colleen, "Bridging cultural disconnects: implementing social and emotional learning through the use of action research and community responsive pedagogy through the art-making process" (2024). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 773.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/773