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Finding Hope: Student Empowerment In A Segregated School District, Rachel Leigh Russell
Finding Hope: Student Empowerment In A Segregated School District, Rachel Leigh Russell
Education | Master's Theses
This study seeks to understand how students are self-empowered in a racially and economically diverse school. A literature review revealed a body of peer reviewed research in relation to student empowerment through educational, sociological, and psychological theories. Within the literature review, the need for restructure of teacher/student relationships became apparent across a range of theories and frameworks. Yet, insufficient studies have been conducted to understand student empowerment and identity from a student perspective, or to what extent they are able to empower themselves and what methods or support they seek to feel more empowered. Through collecting and coding in-depth writing …
Teachers On The Front Line: Supporting Students With Anxiety And Depression, Avril Wilson
Teachers On The Front Line: Supporting Students With Anxiety And Depression, Avril Wilson
Education | Master's Theses
Previous research shows that anxiety and depression in adolescents is a growing problem. If left untreated, mental health problems can damage both academic success and adult life. Teachers are on the front line, meeting afflicted students every day, and are therefore ideally placed to identify students in need, to refer help and to provide ongoing support. The question under investigation is whether schools and teachers are equipped to meet the challenge. Previous studies have focused on high school, but most mental health issues manifest during middle school. Previous studies have utilized quantitative methodology, thereby missing the opportunity to gain a …
The Effects Of A Mindfulness-Based Intervention On Middle School Students With Special Needs, Michelle Castillo
The Effects Of A Mindfulness-Based Intervention On Middle School Students With Special Needs, Michelle Castillo
Education | Master's Theses
Adolescence is a vulnerable period to a child’s emotional and social environment due to the puberty-related changes in hormones, which has an effect on their judgement, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Middle school students face several daily stressors at school, at home, and in their communities. Although adolescents face stressors in and out of school, a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) can be beneficial. This research focuses on the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on middle school special education students in regards to their attention and behavior in general education classes as well as their self-perception. While prior studies address the benefits …