This paper informs about a specific German concept in Pedagogy, the concept of "tact". Following an initial discussion of the particularities of the concept of (socio-) pedagogical tact, including its ethical and moral self-positioning and current demands for its operationality (1); will come the presentation of an empirical examination…

In an attempt to shed light on the social decision difficulties experienced by autistic adults, the current study examines the dynamics of experience-based social decisions. We developed an experiential task where participants' goal was to select the most kind and pleasant agent out of four, based on the valence (positivity/negativity) of the…

This study sought to investigate, from an empirical standpoint, whether teacher SECs impact classroom management and their well-being. Teachers completed a questionnaire including the Self-Assessing Social and Emotional Instruction and Competencies: A Tool for Teachers (SSEIC) and Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL), as well as were observed…

Past research has found that intergenerational programmes can benefit the social and emotional development of participants in the early years. This paper presents a systematic review of studies that address the social and emotional outcomes of young children (aged between 1 and 6 years) who participate in intergenerational programmes. Objective:…

According to the research, community mentoring programs can influence an adolescent's social skills, academics, and social mobility. Part of the reason for this is that community-based mentoring programs can provide training and understanding of how adolescents can address situations they may encounter. In addition, community mentoring programs…

This research draws upon a qualitative intrinsic case study methodology to gather perceptions of 15 school leaders in the province of Alberta, Canada, around social and emotional competencies in relation to their own leadership, school culture, and student learning. The premise behind this study is that school leaders who are socially and…

Social-emotional development and well-being are integral to the teaching and learning of literacy practices. This introductory brief focuses on the underlying science of how thinking, feeling, and perceptions along multiple dimensions interact to influence what we do as learners. This brief draws on the work of scholars in the fields of…

A potential underlying mechanism associated with the difficulties in social interactions in Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) concerns the abnormal development of moral reasoning. The present study examined utilitarian and deontological judgments in impersonal and personal moral dilemmas, comparing 66 individuals with ASD and 61 typically…

Information sampling about others' trustworthiness prior to cooperation allows humans to minimize the risk of exploitation. Here, we examined whether early adolescence or preadolescence, a stage defined as in between childhood and adolescence, is a significant developmental period for strategic social decisions. We also sought to characterize…

Purpose: This study aims to present the experiences with self-determination and taking ownership of life in Sudbury model schools that allow students true choice. Design/methodology/approach: For this qualitative study we used a thematic analysis (TA) methodology. The study is based on semi-structured interviews with 14 adult participants from…

This research investigates students' decision-making and collaborative skills within the science teaching and learning process through integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Although collaborative skills and effective decisionmaking are vital in the 21st century, many students still lack proficiency in these…

Sexuality education is an essential part of a comprehensive curriculum for individuals with disabilities as emerging adults. Lack of socio-sexuality education for individuals with disabilities has been linked to limited resources and training for teachers/personnel, and restrictive attitudes. The present study examined the effectiveness of the…

Autonomous learning is a fundamental aspect of education that builds important skills, like critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, which are important for achievement in a constantly changing professional environment. Cultivating it promotes lifelong learning, self-improvement, and knowledge beyond traditional educational settings.…

Building upon the work of Cooney (2021) and Finch (2016), this quantitative study sought to explore if there was a correlation between kindergarten through fifth-grade general education teachers' perceived level of social-emotional competence (SEC) and their implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) through instructional practice within…

The purpose of this quantitative correlational-predictive study was to determine if and to what extent Online Full Time Faculty's (OFTF) Emotional Intelligence (EI) Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making, and Stress Management, individually and combined, predicted Online Student Success in an online higher education…