Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into Pre-Service Teacher Education: Lessons from a Formative Study in Guatemala

In this research summary, the authors reflect on critical learnings from a formative study FHI360 led that examined successes and challenges of a pilot program that integrated SEL into a pre-service teaching practicum course in Guatemala, under the USAID-funded Advance Program. The learnings seek to provide educators, practitioners and policymakers with insights to understand the “how” for integrating SEL into pre-service teacher education.