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The Cost Of Going Big: Class Size In Middle School Physical Education, Jason Gatti
The Cost Of Going Big: Class Size In Middle School Physical Education, Jason Gatti
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Class size is a perennial issue that has been debated and researched for years. While there has been a significant amount of research conducted on the impact that class size plays on the teaching process, much of this research has focused on core academic subjects. California education code exempts Physical Education (PE) from student cap limits, which has resulted in a disparity in class size between academic core subjects and PE. Despite this, there is a distinct lack of scholarship concerning class size and its impact on the teaching process in middle school PE. This research attempts to fill this …
The Student-Leader Voice In Restorative Justice Practices, Amanda Wagner
The Student-Leader Voice In Restorative Justice Practices, Amanda Wagner
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
As more and more schools work to develop equitable and effective discipline strategies many are turning to restorative practices. However, there is no one correct way to implement a successful restorative justice program so schools are left to experiment with different practices and procedures to determine what works best for their school community. Research suggests that there are numerous benefits to developing a restorative program at a school but studies largely exclude the student perspective. Since students are a central part of a meaningful restorative justice program, it is important to hear their voices and experiences. The purpose of this …