Knowing intervention needs through the intersection of dropout factors and the CASEL framework: a case study of a tribal village in India

A study conducted in a tribal village in India utilized a participatory research process to address school dropout rates. The research mapped community insights regarding dropout factors against the CASEL (Collaborative, Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) framework to develop a sustainable intervention design. This approach involved multiple stakeholder groups, aiming to create an appropriate solution for dropout reduction.

Why it matters

Addressing dropout rates is critical for fostering human capital development and societal stability. The methodology of integrating community-specific insights with established educational frameworks offers a scalable approach for developing contextually relevant and sustainable intervention strategies in education.

Key insights

• A primary obstacle to sustainable dropout reduction is the absence of suitable intervention designs.
• Participatory research methods can inform the development of effective, sustainable solutions.
• Community insights into dropout factors can be effectively integrated with established frameworks like CASEL to guide intervention design.
• Engagement of diverse stakeholder groups, including village leadership, parents, youth, and students, is integral to participatory research in this context.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1883169