Factors Affecting Social Emotional Learning Implementation: Teachers’ perspectives from Lebanon and Palestine

Ramsey Ata; Rana Fleihan; Chirine Ajab

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Factors Affecting Social Emotional Learning Implementation: Teachers’ perspectives from Lebanon and Palestine

Authors:

Ramsey Ata | Rana Fleihan | Chirine Ajab

Publisher:

Palestinian Educators Association

Journal:

مجلة رابطة التربويين الفلسطينيين للآداب والدراسات التربوية والنفسية Vol.12 Issue 20, pp.282-308

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001393855

pISSN:

2789-1941

DOI:

10.69867/

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Abstract:

 This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by examining teachers’ perceptions and practices in Lebanon and Palestine, as well as school- and policy-level influences. The study adopted an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were collected through a survey administered to 320 teachers in Lebanon and 106 teachers in Palestine, followed by qualitative data from focus group discussions. The results indicated that teachers hold positive attitudes toward the importance of SEL; however, implementation faces challenges such as limited resources, insufficient institutional support, and lack of specialized training. Findings also showed that SEL is most commonly integrated within academic subjects rather than taught as a standalone subject. The study recommended developing sustained professional training programs, fostering collaborative school environments, integrating SEL into curricula, and adopting supportive national policies to ensure sustainable implementation within educational systems.

Article Details

Factors Affecting Social Emotional Learning Implementation: Teachers’ perspectives from Lebanon and Palestine

Authors:

Ramsey Ata | Rana Fleihan | Chirine Ajab

Publisher:

Palestinian Educators Association

Journal:

مجلة رابطة التربويين الفلسطينيين للآداب والدراسات التربوية والنفسية Vol.12 Issue 20, pp.282-308

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001393855

pISSN:

2789-1941

DOI:

10.69867/

Keywords: Social Emotional Learning

Teachers’ Perceptions

SEL Implementation

School Climate

Educational Policy

Issues

Article Details

Factors Affecting Social Emotional Learning Implementation: Teachers’ perspectives from Lebanon and Palestine

Authors: Ramsey Ata | Rana Fleihan | Chirine Ajab

Publisher: Palestinian Educators Association

Journal: مجلة رابطة التربويين الفلسطينيين للآداب والدراسات التربوية والنفسية Vol.12 Issue 20, pp.282-308

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001393855

pISSN: 2789-1941

DOI: 10.69867/

Keywords: Social Emotional Learning

Teachers’ Perceptions

SEL Implementation

School Climate

Educational Policy

Issues

Authors:

Ramsey Ata | Rana Fleihan | Chirine Ajab

Publisher:

Palestinian Educators Association

Journal:

مجلة رابطة التربويين الفلسطينيين للآداب والدراسات التربوية والنفسية Vol.12 Issue 20, pp.282-308

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001393855

pISSN:

2789-1941

DOI:

10.69867/