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Project Based Learning Instructional Design And The Benefits If Brings To Modern Classrooms Specifically In Special Education, Maylynn E. Arntzen
Project Based Learning Instructional Design And The Benefits If Brings To Modern Classrooms Specifically In Special Education, Maylynn E. Arntzen
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This thesis explores and defines what project based learning instruction is, and focuses on the impact it has on both traditional and special education classroom environments. The research examines the issues that schools face in the 21st Century using both traditional instructional design and project based learning, while shedding light on the benefits of the project based learning instructional design. This thesis examines a range student's ages, cultures, socio-economic status, special education needs/abilities, and motivation levels. When implemented, project based learning instruction is able to enhance the social, emotional, and academic achievement capabilities of the students who receive it as …
Reducing Stereotypic Behaviors In Children With Autism, Sianna Banham
Reducing Stereotypic Behaviors In Children With Autism, Sianna Banham
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I’d like to take this time to thank my fiancé, family, peers and friends who supported me throughout this process. I have many people to thank who have pushed me to stay one task and get this thesis done, as I am a huge procrastinator. Thomas, thank you for everything you do. You have pushed me to never give up and helped me reach my full potential. You have believed in since day one, even before I believed in myself. To all my amazing family members, thank you for your constant support and love. Thank you for asking me at …
Barriers To Initial Implemenation And Sustained Positive Behavior Intervention Systems In High Schools, Kathleen L. Barnhart
Barriers To Initial Implemenation And Sustained Positive Behavior Intervention Systems In High Schools, Kathleen L. Barnhart
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Schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (SWPBIS) has increasingly become a popular method to working with students at all school levels. While more attention has been given to elementary and middle schools than high schools, the research that has been conducted at the high school level primarily includes studies of the tier one SWPBIS level. This thesis aims to research the barriers to initial implementation and sustainability of SWPBIS at the tier one level in high schools, the factors that predict abandonment of SWPBIS in high schools, and the timeline for high schools to reach fidelity. The barriers are categorized into …
Teaching Social Skills Or Play: The Importance Of Foundational Skills, Elizabeth Ann Bauman
Teaching Social Skills Or Play: The Importance Of Foundational Skills, Elizabeth Ann Bauman
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The purpose of this study is to conduct a thorough examination of the current literature related to the background, benefit and implementation of play in teaching social skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. The ability to demonstrate joint attention, demonstrate join attention and participate in functional and pretend play continues to show a correlation with children’s language, cognitive and social skills. Functional and symbolic play provide children an opportunity to practice new vocabulary, experiment with scenarios they have observed, and have social interaction. Children with autism spectrum disorders do not develop these skills easily and naturally as their typically-developing …
The Importance Of Calming Strategies: Teaching Children With Autism, Jennifer Ann Crnobrna
The Importance Of Calming Strategies: Teaching Children With Autism, Jennifer Ann Crnobrna
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The purpose of this study is to explore the different types of calming strategies that can be used to help children with autism spectrum disorders. There are many different types of calming strategies reviewed because individuals with autism are all unique and have many different kinds of needs. Different strategies are discussed to meet individual needs of an individual on the autism spectrum. The benefits of using different methods to calm students are defined throughout this paper. A detailed definition of terms is listed to better understand vocabulary within the paper. Three different areas, such as lack of communication skills, …
Anxiety And Depression In College Students And How Colleges Can Help, Sunny L. Crowder
Anxiety And Depression In College Students And How Colleges Can Help, Sunny L. Crowder
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The focus of this research is to better understand causes of anxiety and depression among college students and how colleges can better assist these students. For various reasons, social anxiety is linked to excessive drinking and binge eating/exercising. A comorbid relationship exists between anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance. Sleep disturbance has multiple causes, but this research mostly focused on how technology interferes with sleep. In addition to sleep disturbance, excessive drinking, and binge eating/exercising/anxiety and depression are linked to perfectionism, goal setting, living accommodations, parent attachment and transition, and career planning. Remedies explored for anxiety and depression treatment and prevention …
Paraprofessional Training Need, Models, And Effectiveness, Philip R. Day
Paraprofessional Training Need, Models, And Effectiveness, Philip R. Day
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This thesis reviews current literature regarding the training of paraprofessionals working in the field of special education. The questions guiding the review centered on whether a need for paraprofessional training exists, what are the current training methods being employed, and what training methods are effective in improving paraprofessional performance. Results of the literature review found that an ongoing need for paraprofessional training exists and that there are a variety of training models currently in use that are bringing about improvements in paraprofessional performance. The author puts forward the Paraprofessional Training Program (PTP) as a model for effectively addressing the training …
Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy With Children In Special Education, Erica Ann Dolesy Bugenhagen
Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy With Children In Special Education, Erica Ann Dolesy Bugenhagen
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is used to improve the overall mental, physical, emotional, and social functioning of a patient. The use of animals in therapy practice is becoming more common, yet it is still not entirely integrated in to the educational setting. The research regarding the effectiveness of this type of therapy is limited, but there are a number of therapists and patients who can attest to its benefits. Animal assisted therapy has been shown to have profound effectiveness with specific populations of students who receive special education services. These populations include students diagnosed with emotional/behavior disorders and autism spectrum disorder. …
The Link Between Professional Burnout And Personality Disposition In Special Education Teachers, Brittany Elaine Enslin
The Link Between Professional Burnout And Personality Disposition In Special Education Teachers, Brittany Elaine Enslin
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Burnout is physical and emotional exhaustion caused by unmanaged and prolonged stress. The objective of this study was to determine how personality traits affect burnout likelihood among special education teachers. This involved investigating whether personality traits matched individuals’ choice of profession and their probability of experiencing burnout. Burned-out individuals often experience physical fatigue, long-term exhaustion, feelings of hopelessness, negative attitude towards others, and depersonalization. Symptoms of burnout come from work overload, stress, lack of social support, and variations of individual personality traits. This research explored the concept of personality influencing the probability of burnout in the special education field. The …
The Impact Of Movement Integration On Academic Performance, Engagement And Classroom Behavior, Nicholas Stephen Fuerst
The Impact Of Movement Integration On Academic Performance, Engagement And Classroom Behavior, Nicholas Stephen Fuerst
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The purpose of this paper is to identify how movement affects a student’s academics and behavior within the academic setting. Through research, it was identified that the four main types of movement integration are movement breaks, active lessons, physical activity and physical education. The researchers that focused on the effects on academics used classroom based measures (CBMs) and standardized test to measure the impact of movement. The researchers that focused on the effects of behavior used trained observers and standardized concentration test. Overall, the researchers concluded that all forms of movement integration positively impact academics and behavior. Furthermore, the reduced …
Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact, Angela J. Goodwin
Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact, Angela J. Goodwin
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Primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face various specific challenges no matter the severity of their child’s ASD. Children with autism experience difficulty with social interaction and communication and experience restricted or repetitive thoughts or patterns of behavior. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges directly related to their child’s diagnosis. Parenting a child with autism exhibits high amounts of stress, and affects mothers and fathers differently. Parents who are able to successfully find coping mechanisms such as increased social support, participation in their child’s therapy, and increased optimism can assist them in parenting …
Effective Discipline Methods, John George Hayes
Effective Discipline Methods, John George Hayes
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School systems have the main responsibility of educating students, and to help achieve this goal, schools need standards of behavior that promote safety, order, and discipline methods to address unacceptable behavior. This paper set out to explore the current discipline methods that schools use, and the effects (positive or negative) of each method. Relevant literature articles were reviewed and analyzed. Exclusionary discipline (out of school suspension and expulsion) is a commonly used discipline method in schools, but research has shown that it is not effective and can be harmful when overused for minor infractions. Furthermore, out of school suspension rates …
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention, Meghan K. Herlofsky
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention, Meghan K. Herlofsky
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This paper identifies the risk factors shared by students who receive special education services under the category of emotional and behavioral disorders and gang affiliated youth. It also recognizes the role an educator can play in the identification of these risk factors and the prevention of gang involvement. The connection between both focus groups is profound and often a result of an environment not chosen by the student. Through educator awareness, early intervention and ongoing efforts, students with emotional and behavioral disorders may be dissuaded from affiliation changing not only their lives but potentially future lives.
The Effects Of Poverty Academically And Behaviorally On Students In Urban Communities, William Kyle Holmes
The Effects Of Poverty Academically And Behaviorally On Students In Urban Communities, William Kyle Holmes
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One of the biggest travesties that is present globally across all nations is poverty. Despite being the wealthiest country in the world, “in 2015 there were 43.1 million people in poverty.” (Proctor, Bernadette D. 2015). Additionally, millions more struggle just to survive on a monthly basis with and/or without public assistance. Sadly, this large number of Americans includes school aged children that are suffering from the devastation of the poverty. Children are the future of our nation. Thus, it is critical that all children receive a proper education for them to be a positive member of society across the country. …
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child, Rebecca J. Holman
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child, Rebecca J. Holman
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Adverse childhood experiences have been found to increase the likelihood of immediate and long-term negative impacts on children. Adverse childhood experiences are complex traumatic events that can produce a powerful stress response in a child’s brain and body, which has the potential to influence their development. Children with adverse traumatic experiences are at an increased risk for altered neurodevelopment due to the influence of toxic stress. Research has shown this altered development to be associated with many negative outcomes, including adopting health risk behaviors, disease, behavior problems, and social, emotional and cognitive impairment. These negative outcomes have the potential to …
Finding The Gold Standard Intervention For Social Skills Deficits In Autism Spectrum Disorders, Molly Delia Hunholz
Finding The Gold Standard Intervention For Social Skills Deficits In Autism Spectrum Disorders, Molly Delia Hunholz
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This literature review focuses on finding research supported techniques to teach social skills to students with autism and to compare each curriculum in terms of generalization of skills, acquisition of new skills, ease of parent use, and student enjoyment. The goal of this review is to discover whether there really is a “gold standard” for social skill curriculum for students with autism or if there are many different curricula that are “gold standards” in specific skill areas. This literature review answers many questions about the way social skills are taught to students with ASD. The results lead one to ask …
How Effective General Education Management Strategies And Awareness Of Cultural Environment Could Decrease The Need For Initial Special Education Services, Jennafer Roxas Jechorek
How Effective General Education Management Strategies And Awareness Of Cultural Environment Could Decrease The Need For Initial Special Education Services, Jennafer Roxas Jechorek
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During my time as a federal setting III EBD teacher in a self-contained elementary-aged program, there have been two critical elements in this field that have provided me the passion to tackle this topic of effective classroom management strategies for problem behaviors and the environmental factors that may drive those problem behaviors. I chose this topic to provide my students hope for a successful future, even if the world outside of school is setting them up for failure. As a federal setting III EBD teacher, I saw my students struggling in school because environmental factors, such as lack of sleep …
The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs, Maggie P. Jensen/Kregness
The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs, Maggie P. Jensen/Kregness
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This research was completed with the goal of contributing to the discussion of unstructured time in the school day. Specifically, it looked at the question; what are the benefits of unstructured time for students with special education needs? A literature review was completed, where data from different studies across the US and similar countries (Canada, UK) was compared for similarities and discrepancies. Additionally, the search was narrowed to students receiving special education services under the categories of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Health Disabilities (OHD). Based on the data compiled, it was concluded that for students with these needs, …
How The Increase Of Students With Autism Has Impacted The General Education Classroom, Jennifer Elaine Jonland
How The Increase Of Students With Autism Has Impacted The General Education Classroom, Jennifer Elaine Jonland
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There has been a significant increase of students with autism in the general education classroom over the past few years. The education system is moving towards inclusion based of the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA), which offers a free an appropriate education to all. It is important to look at the impact students with autism have had on their typically developing peers and teachers in the general education classroom. This research looks at both positive and negative impacts that autism students have had on the general education setting. A challenge for teachers is the lack of training they have …
Poverty And Special Education: Disproportionality And Unmet Student Needs, Andrea Crystal Lahti
Poverty And Special Education: Disproportionality And Unmet Student Needs, Andrea Crystal Lahti
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In recent years, policy concerns have regarded over-representation of minority students in special education as a problem in schools across the United States. While over-representation may be an issue for some racial groups, there is a lurking problem of inequality in the accessibility of education for certain students. The literature reviews various topics related to the impact poverty can have on learning trajectories including intersecting racial inequalities and disproportionality in special education, successful interventions in high-poverty schools, and limits to accessing special education services. The literature highlights the potentially unmet needs of students living in poverty of varying racial and …
An Application Of Collaborative And Proactive Solutions In A High School Special Education Program, Jesse David Kwakenat
An Application Of Collaborative And Proactive Solutions In A High School Special Education Program, Jesse David Kwakenat
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By examining the foundational concepts of learned helplessness, motivation, and a child’s self-perception of control, this thesis examines why students who appear to lack motivation or self-regulation behave in the manner in which they do, both in general education as well as special education. The thesis then examines research pertaining to interventional strategies and their efficacy in addressing students identified as having low motivation. The conclusion summarizes a brief trial of Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (Greene, R.W., 2008) interventional model for children struggling with behavioral and academic skills acquisition that was conducted at Saint Paul Central High …
Parental Involvement Within The Special Education System, Lauren E. Lehman
Parental Involvement Within The Special Education System, Lauren E. Lehman
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Parental involvement of children with special needs in schools and the IEP process have both been a topic of interest for decades. Research shows that parental involvement produces a number of benefits for children. However, studies have also found that even with the implementation of IDEA 2004, many parents continue to play passive roles in their child’s special education. While considering the disconnect between known benefits and yet minimal parental involvement, the following guiding questions have been examined: 1. What is the current nature of parental involvement in the IEP plan and process? 2. What role does the school play …
A Review Of Choice And Preference Interventions And Their Impact On Students With Disabilities, Corinne Marie Lozinski
A Review Of Choice And Preference Interventions And Their Impact On Students With Disabilities, Corinne Marie Lozinski
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This empirical research literature review was conducted in order to better understand the effects that students' choice and preference have on increasing academic performance rates and decreasing disruptive behaviors within classroom and residential settings for students with disabilities. 30 peer reviewed publications were included in this review and were organized into sections pertaining to instructional/material choice, task-sequence choice, preference/task choice, and consequence (reward) choice. Results from this study provide evidence that implementing choice and preference into the classroom setting can decrease disruptive classroom behavior while simultaneously increasing student work performance.
Effective Learning And Behavioral Strategies And Supports For Low Functioning Students With Autism, Brennan O'Brien Mckeag
Effective Learning And Behavioral Strategies And Supports For Low Functioning Students With Autism, Brennan O'Brien Mckeag
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This thesis set out to research current literature and research regarding various aspects of working with low functioning students with autism. It contains information regarding learning styles for typically functioning students, as well as learning styles and strategies for low functioning students with autism. Examined closely in this thesis are the pieces that go into developing a comprehensive treatment plan for students with autism. It covers three different levels of academic and behavior interventions, as well as the implications they could hold for low functioning students with autism. Communication skills and strategies were also examined and expert practitioner interviews were …
Social Emotional And Cognitive Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy For Students With Disabilities, Rochelle Danielle Molde
Social Emotional And Cognitive Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy For Students With Disabilities, Rochelle Danielle Molde
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Research has shown that incorporating the use of a therapy dog in a school setting can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, promote positive social interactions among peers, boost confidence, and increase motivation for learning in certain academic areas such as reading. The presence of a therapy dog generates an overall calming atmosphere in the classroom, resulting in students who are more willing to participate, engage in empathy, and display responsibility. The author of this thesis researched the social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of utilizing a therapy dog in the school setting with students with disabilities. A literature review …
Elevated Anxiety In Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder And The Implications Of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies As An Effective Treatment Plan, Nichole L. Olsen
Elevated Anxiety In Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder And The Implications Of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies As An Effective Treatment Plan, Nichole L. Olsen
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As educators, we have seen Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety levels, mental health issues, and explosive behaviors rise in the general education population as well as the special education population in the last five years. The need for effective research based treatment plans is a very high demand in order to best serve our rising ASD population with comorbid anxiety in the school setting. There is building evidence in research that supports positive outcomes when using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) for adolescents with ASD comorbid with anxiety who have some emotion recognition abilities as well as age appropriate intellectual and …
Physical Activity And Academic Achievement In Students With Disabilities, Kirsten M. Olson
Physical Activity And Academic Achievement In Students With Disabilities, Kirsten M. Olson
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This literature review examines studies that investigated and evaluated the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement in students with disabilities. Research was found and reviewed that used school-aged participants, exercise or physically movement interventions, and standardized tests to measure academic achievement. Several brain regions are involved in both cognitive and motor tasks, which has sparked interest in this area of study. The studies reviewed showed that there is a positive relationship between being more physically active and having improved cognitive abilities. Student participants of the studies showed increased scores on standardized academic tests after participating in a physical exercise …
Positive Alternatives To Exclusionary Discipline For Students In Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Megan Elaine Radmer
Positive Alternatives To Exclusionary Discipline For Students In Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Megan Elaine Radmer
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Schools across the country are utilizing exclusionary discipline (ED) at an alarming rate. Exclusionary discipline is suspension, expulsion, and other disciplinary actions leading to a student’s removal from the typical educational setting. Exclusionary discipline rates have increased dramatically in the past decade. Past research has shown the negative effects of the use of ED including academic failure, high school drop out, grade retention, illegal substance abuse, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, restorative practices, in-school suspension, mentoring/counseling programs, and conflict resolution and social emotional learning programs have all proven to be positive …
Behavioral And Academic Strategies For Students With Ebd, Natalie A. Renalls
Behavioral And Academic Strategies For Students With Ebd, Natalie A. Renalls
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This thesis discusses a variety of behavioral and academic strategies for special education and general education teachers to help support students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). The literature review covers the behavioral and academic strategies themselves along with the peer-reviewed research studies on these strategies. Based on research, special education and general education teachers are able to use the behavioral and academic strategies successfully in their classroom. The different programs used to help behavioral skills for students EBD included Stop and Think, We Have Skills! (WHS), Second Step, and Fast Track. However, there are some limitations within the research, …
The Impact Of Social Skills Instruction With An Emphasis On Mindfulness Among Stduents With Emotional Behavior Disorders: Does Training In Social Skills And Mindfulness Reduce Suspension Rates And Increase Positive Behavior In Students With Ebd?, Tyler James Schmidt
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Children labeled with Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD), as defined by the educational system, have behavioral factors that impact their educational success in school. Research suggests that social skills instruction, mindfulness training, and positive behavior supports promoted behavioral changes. Research indicated that promoting pro-social skills and using teaching consequences result in a reduction of out-of-school suspension rates. Following a literature review, a teaching intervention was constructed and implemented for students identified with EBD in a secondary setting. The interventions included social skills instruction, mindfulness, and positive attention training. The intervention results indicated a reduction in negative behaviors and reduced suspension rates …