The socio-emotional competencies of teachers in rural primary schools in Yucatán
The socio-emotional competencies of teachers in rural primary schools in Yucatán
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584202412067
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Palavras-chave: Educación socioemocional, bienestar del profesorado, competencias emocionales de maestros, educación primaria.
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Keywords: socio-emotional education, teacher well-being, emotional competencies of teachers, primary education.
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Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly transformed the educational environment, highlighting the need to address the social-emotional health of teachers and students. This qualitative study, focused on discourse analysis, explores how the social-emotional competencies (SEC) of rural elementary school teachers in Yucatán affect their perception and readiness to implement social-emotional learning (SEL) approaches in their classrooms. Through reading and reflection circles, teachers developed greater awareness of their own emotions and their impact on teaching. The results revealed four main themes: personal empowerment, improved communication, adaptability and flexibility, and reflection and self-knowledge.
Teachers reported feeling more confident and empowered to implement SEL, improving communication with students and families, and adapting effectively to the individual needs of their students. The self-exploration promoted by the reflection sessions helped teachers recognize the importance of their SECs, strengthening their commitment to SEL and improving their pedagogical practices. However, several limitations were identified, including the initial reluctance of faculty, the limited study sample, and the duration of the project, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
The analysis highlights the importance of communication and emotional management in creating positive relationships and a healthy learning environment. This approach is essential to improve educational quality and student well-being. The research concludes that addressing the socio-emotional needs of teachers not only improves their well-being, but also has a positive impact on the academic performance and comprehensive training of students, promoting an education of excellence.
- Maika Maria Dorantes Moguel