Episode 42: A Conversation with Christi Bergin concerning prosocial behavior

GIVEAWAY: The first 10 teachers to email the Prosocial Lab at MUProsocialLab@missouri.edu will receive a free copy of Designing a Prosocial Classroom by Christi Bergin.

Dr. Christi Bergin, Research Emerita and Director of the Prosocial Development & Education Research Lab joins MSTA Presents to discuss prosocial behavior, classroom strategies, and research conducted by the Prosocial Lab.

Prosocial behavior is the opposite of antisocial behavior – It is behaving in ways intended to benefit others, like being kind, helpful, polite, respectful, and cooperative. The Prosocial Lab researches how adults help children become prosocial.

Prosocial Education refers to educators intentionally helping students become kinder with each other and more engaged in learning at school. Teachers find that they enjoy teaching more as students become more prosocial. The lab partners with other researchers, teachers, and agencies to provide professional development to teachers.

For more information:  Prosocial Development & Education Research Lab – College of Education & Human Development and PAL Classrooms 2.0

To sign up for the project starting August 2025:  PAL Classrooms 2.0 Recruitment Form

Contacts:  MUProsocialLab@missouri.edu and pal@emints.org