Why did you implement this innovation?
Colombia's decades-long armed conflict and persistent educational inequities underscore the critical role of teachers. They are key to driving transformative change within schools and ensuring all children learn and become changemakers. We focused on SEL as a crucial tool for teachers and students to foster collaboration, positive learning environments, and close educational gaps. Our adjusted teacher training and support incorporate carefully chosen SEL skills to promote collective leadership within schools, empowering them to transform their context, future, and the whole education system
What did you do in practice?
We developed a new SEL approach based on the opinions and perspectives of different stakeholders. This aligns with our collective leadership approach, starting with individual skills and moving towards collective ones. Coaches and teachers participated in the resulting comprehensive SEL training module, gaining the knowledge and skills to effectively implement SEL strategies in their classrooms. A repository of 100 strategies provided practical tools and ongoing support by coaches now include dedicated actions and encourage clearer definitions of classroom practices around SEL.
