Vision of the Haitian Child in Society: Social Emotional Framework
The Vision of the Haitian Child in Society is a social and emotional learning (SEL) framework developed by the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Haiti, a coalition of local and international Catholic organizations working to strengthen Catholic education in Haiti. The framework was designed by the Task Force for Socio-Emotional Learning in Haiti, a group of Haitian and international academics and educational leaders from NGOs, universities, and government entities that supports the development and use of SEL in Haitian contexts. The framework focuses on helping individuals learn and apply culturally relevant dispositions and practices to enhance personal growth and civic engagement.
Breakdown by Domain
Domain Key
Cognitive
Emotion
Social
Values
Perspectives
Identity
15%
15%
25%
30%
5%
10%
Key Features
Context & Culture
- Developed by a task force (with both Haitian and international representation) to be culturally appreciative and to align the purpose and goals of SEL with Haitian values and Haiti's socio-cultural and historical context
- Grounded in culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogies that promote inclusive learning environments and consider what is culturally important for students, challenge aspects of the culture that are oppressive, and educate students with high expectations and academic rigor
Developmental Perspective
- Recognizes that the framework does not represent a curriculum or a complete scope and sequence of interventions addressing the various developmental stages, but could be used as a resource for eventually developing such tools
- No learning progression provided
Associated Outcomes
- No information provided
Available Resources
Support Materials
- Framework development partners are in the process of creating an initial set of tools and training materials
Programs & Strategies
- SEL content and programming for early grades will be piloted in grades 1-3 in Haitian schools in conjunction with a reading intervention
Measurement Tools
- Developers are in the process of creating a set of assessment tools
Key Publications
- University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education. (n.d.). Vision of the Haitian Child: Social Emotional Framework. Retrieved from: https://ace.nd.edu/files/haiti/ace_haiti-_social_emotional_framework.18.pdf