Experimental Evaluation of a Program to Foster Socioemotional Competence of Children in Third Grade and Their Teachers

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, CHILE · Jul 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program called "10-minutes," which aims to help third and fourth-grade children and their teachers improve their social skills and emotional regulation. The program includes short, 10-minute activities that teachers can easily incorporate into their daily lessons without needing special training or materials. The trial involves 30 schools in Chile, where schools are randomly assigned to one of three groups: one group will use the basic 10-minutes curriculum, another group will use an enhanced version that includes training for teachers, and the last group will wait until later to receive the program.

To participate, schools need to have at least one third and one fourth-grade class, but they cannot be currently using a similar program or be special needs schools. Participants can expect to take part in this innovative approach over the next couple of school years, and researchers are hopeful that the program will lead to better emotional and social skills for both students and teachers. If successful, the trial will also look into whether the benefits of the program outweigh its costs.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • . The inclusion criteria for schools: at least one third and one fourth grade class.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The exclusion criteria for schools are as follows: schools implementing a similar intervention in grades 3 and 4, and special needs schools.