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Teachers' Perspectives On Bullying: Understanding Educational Interventions, Ryan Dennis Buch Jan 2012

Teachers' Perspectives On Bullying: Understanding Educational Interventions, Ryan Dennis Buch

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During the last number of years, middle school bullying has received wide spread attention across numerous media sources. Coverage of the most troubling accounts of bullying have even led to criminal charges and the introduction of legislation against acts of bullying. A substantial body of research has shown that bullying leads to negative social and emotional outcomes for both the victims and the perpetrators of such acts. The same body of research also shows how much difficulty there is for teachers and other school personnel who attempt to control these fluid acts of aggression on a daily basis in and …


Capturing The Unseen Experience Of Asian International Students In The United States, Martel Pipkins Jan 2011

Capturing The Unseen Experience Of Asian International Students In The United States, Martel Pipkins

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International students bring unique elements to the campuses everywhere. Through their efforts we are able to experience their culture through events such as Japan Night, Nepal Night, Vietnamese New Year, and Africa Night among others. However, there are experiences of international students that are less likely captured. Through one-on-one semi-structured interviewing, the unseen experience of international students from Asia was brought to light. The specific focus here is on challenges they may face during their time of study. The three core challenges presented are 1) living situations, 2) developing relationships, and 3) language. These core challenges seem to have a …