2019
RULER: A Theory-Driven, Systemic Approach to Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning
Brackett M, Bailey C, Hoffmann J, Simmons D. RULER: A Theory-Driven, Systemic Approach to Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning. Educational Psychologist 2019, 54: 144-161. DOI: 10.1080/00461520.2019.1614447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementation modelSchool leadersSchoolwide practicesAcademic learningSchool settingsGrade levelEmotional learningTheory of changeResponsible decisionsDistal outcomesFuture directionsTheory-DrivenSocial awarenessSELSystemic practiceKey theoriesEmotionsLearningBroader communityPositive relationshipEvidence-based approachSystemic approachPracticeChildrenCurriculum
2018
Supporting Improvements in Classroom Climate for Students and Teachers With the Four Pillars of Wellbeing Curriculum
Bradley C, Cordaro D, Zhu F, Vildostegui M, Han R, Brackett M, Jones J. Supporting Improvements in Classroom Climate for Students and Teachers With the Four Pillars of Wellbeing Curriculum. Translational Issues In Psychological Science 2018, 4: 245-264. DOI: 10.1037/tps0000162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhole-school approachEffective learning environmentSelf-reported emotionsPositive psychological outcomesSelf-reported moodLow arousal positive statesClassroom climateLearning environmentSchool yearEmotion regulationStudents' moodPrivate schoolsPreparatory schoolsFeeling of contentmentPsychological outcomesTeachersEmotional climatePosttest methodologyPositive stateProgram practicesSchoolsStudentsIntervention researchCurriculumMood
2016
Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach
Torrente C, Rivers S, Brackett M. Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach. The Springer Series On Human Exceptionality 2016, 325-346. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28606-8_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotional intelligenceCore academic curriculumConsequences of emotionsEmotion regulation skillsFormative assessmentAcademic curriculumRegulation skillsInterdependent skillsChildren's successEmotional responsesSchoolsSkillsEmotionsTeachingLearningIntelligenceEvidence-based approachCurriculumMultiple toolsAcademicsFull potentialSuccessSelect approachCollaborativeSelfAdvancing the Science and Practice of Social and Emotional Learning
Osher D, Kidron Y, Brackett M, Dymnicki A, Jones S, Weissberg R. Advancing the Science and Practice of Social and Emotional Learning. Review Of Research In Education 2016, 40: 644-681. DOI: 10.3102/0091732x16673595.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotional learningCentury skillsCharacter educationFuture practiceComparative termsCurrent policySocial skills trainingSkills trainingConflict resolutionSocial competenceChapter identifiesTheoretical movementEmotional intelligencePolicySocietal concernsResearch evidenceLearningSELPracticeResearch trendsCurriculumEducatorsSchoolsEducationYears of research
2012
Enhancing academic performance and social and emotional competence with the RULER feeling words curriculum
Brackett M, Rivers S, Reyes M, Salovey P. Enhancing academic performance and social and emotional competence with the RULER feeling words curriculum. Learning And Individual Differences 2012, 22: 218-224. DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2010.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcademic performanceEmotional competencePost-test quasi-experimental designEmotional learning curriculumImportant student outcomesReport card gradesHigher teacher ratingsYear-end gradesQuasi-experimental designLearning curriculumSEL programsStudent outcomesStudent behaviorCard gradesGrade studentsTeacher ratingsTeacher reportsCurriculumStudentsCompetenceClassroomPreliminary empirical evidenceComparison groupGradeSchools
2010
Achieving Standards in the English Language Arts (and More) Using The RULER Approach to Social and Emotional Learning
Rivers S, Brackett M. Achieving Standards in the English Language Arts (and More) Using The RULER Approach to Social and Emotional Learning. Reading & Writing Quarterly 2010, 27: 75-100. DOI: 10.1080/10573569.2011.532715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEnglish language artsLanguage artsRuler approachEmotional learningEnglish language arts curriculumNational learning standardsLanguage arts curriculumLearning standardsArts curriculumAcademic goalsLanguage skillsCurriculumCritical emotionsStudentsLearningArtEmotionsRulersParticular focusArticleWritingSkillsReadingListeningUltimate goal