Published in International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy | November 2017
This pivotal research study from author Dr. Donna Housman, Founder of Housman Institute, shows the importance of emotional competence and self-regulation from birth, underscoring the need for evidence-based emotional cognitive social early learning approach. Scroll down to learn more.
This research paper examines how the development of emotional competence and the growth of self-regulation within the first several years of life is foundational for long term personal, social, and academic success.
Unlike other emotional intelligence learning early childhood programs that offer a defined number of time-limited, structured lesson plans throughout the year, the ECSEL approach is:
ECSEL is a preventive intervention approach that helps infants, toddlers, preschools, and young children learn to self-regulate by scaffolding the regulation process with awareness, understanding and practice.
The tools and techniques in the study include:
Dr. Donna Housman
Founder and CEO, Housman Institute