Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Family Partnerships
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Learning Resilience
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Early Support
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Responding Together
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
Target groups
- Individual
- Small group
- Whole class
Aims
Emotional ABCs teaches a social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. The program aims to give children tools to figure out what they are feeling, why they might be experiencing those emotions, and how to make good choices in response to what they are going through, for lifetime emotional resilience.Program theory
Emotional ABCs is not focused on using one educational theory or framework. Learn more about the 5 SEL elements implemented in the program curriculum at www.emotionalabcs.com/program-strategy.Topics
The 5 social and emotional learning (SEL) elements built into Emotional ABCs are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship-building skills and responsible decision-making.Cost
Program structure
Teacher-led classroom workshops (online and in-person) are designed to be taught once or twice a week (sessions are from 30 to 45 minutes). The program is set up to work on any device, using the Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers. Learn more at www.emotionalabcs.com/classroom/curriculum.Instructor
- External facilitator
- Psychologist
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
While our program is designed to support instructors to start teaching without any training, there are training videos available.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
- Workbook
Ongoing support
The Emotional ABCs team is available for same-day support via www.emotionalabcs.com/contact or email support@emotionalabcs.com.Parent involvement
- Homework
- Written information provided to parents
- Online resources
Origin of program
International
Emotional ABCs
Program authors
Ross Brodie and Cynthia Sikes, along with a team of psychologists, therapists and educators
- 3435 Ocean Park Blvd #107-259,Santa Monica 90405 United States of America (USA)
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Comprehensive |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Quasi-experimental |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Completely |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Web based |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Early learning Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
International |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
Yes |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 29 April 2022