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Proactive Strategies For Managing Problem Behavior In Secondary Classrooms, Laura Amelia Elder
Proactive Strategies For Managing Problem Behavior In Secondary Classrooms, Laura Amelia Elder
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Problem behaviors in the classroom can negatively impact all students in that particular setting, and result in work-related stress and reduced well-being for teachers. Many teachers rely on public reprimands or exclusionary discipline methods such as office referrals, detention, or suspension to manage student misbehavior. These strategies, however, can damage student-teacher relationships and perpetuate problem behavior. Research reviewed suggests that proactive behavior management strategies are key to preventing misbehavior from occurring in the first place and increasing academic engagement. The purpose of this thesis is to review literature related to proactive strategies for managing problem behavior in secondary classrooms. Three …
Screen Time: Impacts On Physical Health, Sleep, And Psychological Health And Well-Being, Shereen A. Eldeeb
Screen Time: Impacts On Physical Health, Sleep, And Psychological Health And Well-Being, Shereen A. Eldeeb
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With the rise of technology there has been an increase in screen technologies that are prevalent in everyday life. Technology and screens are used in employment, education, and leisure settings. The average person in the United States spends many hours every day dedicated to screen time. Screen time can be defined as the aggregate duration of time spent in front of all screen technologies including: televisions, computers, laptops, video games, cellphones, and tablets. Increased screen time has been linked to various negative health outcomes. Some of those negative outcomes include effects on physical health, sleep, and psychological health and well-being. …
A Research-Based Social Skills Curriculum For Middle School Students With Special Needs, Lynn Bruvold Ellis
A Research-Based Social Skills Curriculum For Middle School Students With Special Needs, Lynn Bruvold Ellis
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Social skills instruction is an essential part of special education programming. There are many different approaches to social skills instruction, and there are studies that show the benefits to these different approaches. The research presented here seeks to answer this question: What methods of social skills instruction are most effective for middle school students? Studies included explore the use of literacy-based interventions, direct instruction, group-orientated contingency, and other methods of social skills interventions. Following the literature review this researcher created a three-year social skills curriculum designed for special education students in the middle school setting.
Autism And Environmental Influences, Jodi Ford
Autism And Environmental Influences, Jodi Ford
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Autism is a neurobiological spectrum disorder manifesting with challenges in socialization, communication, and repetitive behaviors. The Center of Disease Control estimates that 1:54 children have autism. Autism includes extremely gifted individuals and those who are severely challenged. Males are diagnosed four times the rate of girls. It is generally agreed that no one factor causes autism, there is a genetic component, and that autistic brains differ from neurotypical brains as determined by imaging studies. This literature review investigated research behind environmental factors that may contribute to autism such as exposure to chemicals, pesticides, pollution, and toxins found in products. Autism …
The Relationship Of Psychological Capital And Leader Humility In Minnesota Secondary Schools, Kristine Fehr Flesher
The Relationship Of Psychological Capital And Leader Humility In Minnesota Secondary Schools, Kristine Fehr Flesher
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The purpose of this investigation was to study the relationship between leader humility and teacher psychological capital in Minnesota secondary schools through a quantitative, cross-sectional study design. The four independent variables examined in this study were teacher-reported leader humility, as measured by the Expressed Humility Scale (Owens et al., 2913), principal gender, teacher gender, geographical location of Minnesota schools, and principal longevity. Teacher psychological capital, as measured by the Psychological Capital -12 Questionnaire (Avey, et al., 2011) was the dependent variable. Principals in 597 Minnesota secondary schools were given the opportunity to forward a survey to their teachers. Respondents were …
Restorative Practices In Schools – The Benefits And Challenges, Joel John Fredricks
Restorative Practices In Schools – The Benefits And Challenges, Joel John Fredricks
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Are restorative practices within schools an effective method for increasing student success? This literature review looks at the evidence available of restorative practices in reducing suspensions and expulsions, improving relationships, dealing with bullying, bringing about improved school morale through restorative circles, and lastly, looking at the challenges of successfully using restorative practices in schools. The evidence in literature does show the clear benefits that restorative practices have in all the mentioned areas. The challenges to implementing these practices are significant and need to be weighed before pursuing the venture of restorative practices in schools. Despite the challenges, restorative practices are …
Understanding Gender Differences In Autism Spectrum Disorder To Better Identify Females With Asd, Betsy M. Galles
Understanding Gender Differences In Autism Spectrum Disorder To Better Identify Females With Asd, Betsy M. Galles
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Males are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to females at a ratio of 4:1. When isolating for higher intellectual ability, the ratio increases to 10:1. Gender differences exist in restricted, repetitive behaviors and social interaction. Gender differences vary based on age, race, ethnicity, cognitive level, and socio-economic circumstances, assessment procedures, diagnostic tools, evaluator experience, and bias. Diagnostic test elements have been found to be biased toward males. With new knowledge based on the female presentation of ASD symptoms and behaviors, efforts must be made to update evaluation tools, properly train clinicians, and assess using instruments that accurately diagnose …
Dietary Alternatives In The Treatment Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Symptoms And School Performance, Samantha R. Goers
Dietary Alternatives In The Treatment Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Symptoms And School Performance, Samantha R. Goers
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Dietary alternatives for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are less commonly known and discussed, leaving some children untreated and vulnerable to negative consequences. However, numerous studies have examined the behavioral and academic benefits of following diets as alternative treatments for ADHD. This literature review answers the question: Can school performance, negatively impacted by ADHD, be managed in children by following diets that eliminate artificial food coloring (AFC) or by taking iron supplements? The review found that some children with ADHD can benefit from following an AFC exclusion diet or from taking iron supplements. Benefits were more common …
Proactive Classroom Management Strategies In U.S. Middle And Secondary Education, Brittany R. Graves
Proactive Classroom Management Strategies In U.S. Middle And Secondary Education, Brittany R. Graves
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Knowledge of classroom management strategies has great importance for middle and secondary teachers. The present research aims to consolidate findings on evidence-based, proactive classroom management strategies for adolescents that can be effectively used by middle and high school teachers of all experience levels. Results suggest that relationship building, antecedent attention, positive verbal feedback, opportunities to respond, proactive discipline, and parental involvement increase engagement and decrease disruptive behavior in middle and secondary classrooms. Veteran, new, and preservice teachers should evaluate and update their classroom management strategies to reflect current, evidence-based practices.
Teaching English To Adolescent Language Learners, Carmen L. Gunderson
Teaching English To Adolescent Language Learners, Carmen L. Gunderson
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Teaching English to multilingual adolescent learners has its challenges. Pedagogy for English language learners is based on outdated language learning research. Curriculum available for the English language teacher (ELT) has relied on research related to monolinguals acquiring first language (L1). For the practitioner, these resources were not proving themselves to be effective in the classroom. The practitioner came to the literature review with these questions: What does the current brain research tell us about the language learning process for adolescents 10-24 years of age? What influence does L1 literacy skills have on the second language (L2) learning experience? What are …
Girls In Career And Technical Education Affects Women In Business, Rachel B. Hari
Girls In Career And Technical Education Affects Women In Business, Rachel B. Hari
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The purpose of this literature review is to understand why fewer girls than boys enter nontraditional careers. Most girls have opportunities to pursue business and different career and technical education (CTE) courses but girls are still lacking in number. Some girls do not choose these CTE courses because they feel like they have been unfairly stereotyped and experience unnoticed gender biases. Girls also feel like they do not have women to look up to in business because there are few female leaders in the corporate world. There are myths that women do not translate to business leaders because of the …
Do We Need More Male Teachers For An Increasing Population Of Male Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders?, Bjorn Hanson
Do We Need More Male Teachers For An Increasing Population Of Male Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders?, Bjorn Hanson
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In the world of education there is a growing population of male students who struggle with emotional/behavioral disorders. There is also a decreasing population of male teachers in schools, and an even lower percentage of teachers who work in the field of special education. There have been various countries that have called for their government to increase the male teaching population without research to prove that this will increase male student success. Ultimately, the research shows that there is no conclusive evidence demonstrating that male teachers possess qualities different than their female colleagues that lead to success. The research does …
Integrating Social Emotional Learning Into Curriculum Content, Routines, And Relationships In A Primary Classroom, Ruth E. Haugstad
Integrating Social Emotional Learning Into Curriculum Content, Routines, And Relationships In A Primary Classroom, Ruth E. Haugstad
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The increasing need for social emotional learning within the classroom, combined with rising academic expectations, are putting educators in a difficult situation. Educators need to be more creative in how they teach, blending curriculum and SEL learning. The purpose of this paper is to research the impact of social emotional learning and how social emotional learning can be most effectively integrated into existing curriculum, routines and classroom procedures. Research was limited to studies conducted with primary aged students measuring the impact of various strategies on social emotional growth. Findings showed that the integration of social emotional learning could occur in …
Music Education Benefits For Students With Disabilities, Tammy K. Hanson
Music Education Benefits For Students With Disabilities, Tammy K. Hanson
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Music is so many things! Music is enjoyable, fun, happy, calming, and unpredictable. Music is also sad, lonely, busy, unsettling, and disturbing. Students of any age can learn so much from music, such as: learning an instrument; playing in an ensemble, symphony, orchestra, or choir; learning the history of a composer; playing scales; and learning about music theory. Students without disabilities learn about music and their instruments by participating in band, orchestra, choir, ensembles, and general music. Students with disabilities should have the same opportunities to participate in these musical activities, and be provided with extra support, modifications, accommodations, a …
Bias And The Subsequent Implications On Adhd Diagnosis In School Aged Children, Ruth L. Hein
Bias And The Subsequent Implications On Adhd Diagnosis In School Aged Children, Ruth L. Hein
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes undiagnosed in girls and women. This phenomenon is due most prominently to the finding that girls and women tend to present primarily internalized symptoms of ADHD. Greater awareness of the internalized symptoms of ADHD in the public eye, and especially in teacher training and certification programs is necessary. Under-diagnosis affects several areas of daily life and healthy development, setting the scene for an adult life dealing with anxiety, depression, maladjustment, and a negative self-perception. Further research into diagnosis, specific subsets of symptoms such as Executive Function deficits and Social-Emotional growth and development will …
Critical Thinking In Civic Education, Allen G. Hubert
Critical Thinking In Civic Education, Allen G. Hubert
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Given the consistent call for and appreciation of the need for critical thinking in education, closer examination of leading approaches shows this curriculum is diverse in its framing, its definition, its goals, and in classroom implementation. Yet, critical thinking remains important for higher order thinking skills and tools to be effective decision makers. Hubert does a meta analysis of critical thinking definitions and implementation across the globe finding common ground and best practice in critical thinking education leading towards the current framework of Active Citizenship. How to implement it effectively remains in question and Hubert begins to outline differences and …
Federal Regulation On The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities By The Use Of Accommodations And Modifications, Benjamin C. Isham
Federal Regulation On The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities By The Use Of Accommodations And Modifications, Benjamin C. Isham
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When the federal government enacted No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2001, it set the stage to provide inclusion to all students regardless of their academic or physical abilities in the classroom. However, there is often confusion between the federal and state governments, administrators, and teachers regarding what it entails and what accommodations are being recommended, and which ones work in the classroom. An examination of these levels is done to see where these confusions and interpretations arise when it comes to applying these in the field. The challenge is the federal government’s legal authority and applying it in a …
The Rise Of Segregated Charter Schools In Minnesota, Josiah Jackson
The Rise Of Segregated Charter Schools In Minnesota, Josiah Jackson
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In the last decade, urban charter schools gained prominence in the United States. They specifically made substantial growth in the metro areas in Minnesota. The vitality of these schools and their accomplishments were seen and recognized by parents and community stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to investigate the successes and challenges of urban charter schools through the lens of principals in metro area schools. The respondents for this study were six elementary principals in metro Minnesota. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for themes. Eight themes emerged from the interviewees' responses specific to the successes and challenges …
Professional Learning Communities And Collective Mindfulness, Melissa J. Johnson
Professional Learning Communities And Collective Mindfulness, Melissa J. Johnson
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The purpose of this study was to examine faculty perceptions of professional learning communities, collective mindfulness, and student achievement in high-poverty Minnesota schools. The School Professional Staff as Learning Community Questionnaire (SPSLCQ) and School Mindfulness Scale (M-Scale) collected data from K-12 faculty in high-poverty schools across Minnesota. Results of the t-test indicate there was a difference between the level of collective mindfulness and faculty perceptions of professional learning communities in high-achieving, high-poverty schools and low-achieving or average-achieving, high-poverty schools. Collective mindfulness increased in high-achieving, high-poverty schools and faculty perceptions of professional learning communities increased in low-achieving or average-achieving, high-poverty schools. …
How Implementing Wicor In High School Classrooms Encourages Critical Thinking Skills And Promotes Life-Long Learning, Tiffany N. Johnson
How Implementing Wicor In High School Classrooms Encourages Critical Thinking Skills And Promotes Life-Long Learning, Tiffany N. Johnson
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Educators and policymakers have the responsibility of preparing students to be college and career ready, but many students entering postsecondary education are having to enroll in remedial courses to fill the learning gap created by secondary education. High school teachers need to shift their instructional mindset to include a more student-centered learning environment that promotes the learning of advanced literacy skills that should be explicitly taught across all content area classrooms. Teachers should model reading comprehension strategies in order to promote critical thinking and increase awareness of domain specific knowledge. Frequent, and purposeful writing activities should also be incorporated into …
The Unique Characteristics Of Trauma In Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jana Laine Jonasen
The Unique Characteristics Of Trauma In Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jana Laine Jonasen
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Research has shown characteristics of individuals with ASD that have been exposed to trauma are difficult to determine. With more of trauma at an early age and the overshadowing of characteristics between trauma and ASD it will be difficult to determine where an individual is demonstrates ASD characteristics or PTSD characteristics. Evidence suggests that individuals with ASD are at an increased risk of exposure to trauma due to their social communication deficits and emotional control. Evidence shows that individuals with ASD experience substantially more trauma or traumatic childhood experiences which may contribute to greater chances of physical and mental trauma. …
The Positive And Negative Effects Of Sports Participation On Adolescents Ranging From Middle School And High School, Kyle Kesselring
The Positive And Negative Effects Of Sports Participation On Adolescents Ranging From Middle School And High School, Kyle Kesselring
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The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the positive and negative effects of sports participation on middle school and high school adolescents. The first step was to investigate the adolescents' amount of success academically by participating in physical activity regardless of the competitive or noncompetitive nature of physical excursion. The second step was to compare the risks and benefits of mental health in adolescents by participating or not participating in sports. The last step was to explore adolescent levels of physical activity and the effects on sports participation. Overwhelmingly, the more adolescents participated in sports and physical activities, …
Determinants Of Professional Practice Experience Satisfaction In Health Information Management Students, Katie Lea Kerr
Determinants Of Professional Practice Experience Satisfaction In Health Information Management Students, Katie Lea Kerr
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The purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental, correlational study was to determine the degree to which factors of a high-quality professional practice experience (PPE) in undergraduate health information management (HIM) programs relate to HIM student PPE satisfaction. This study utilized a web-based PPE satisfaction survey of HIM students who completed a PPE from an accredited undergraduate HIM program during the 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, and 2019/2020 school years. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics for survey Likert scale items, the use of Pearson correlation to determine the relationship between the independent variables and student PPE satisfaction, Cronbach alpha for the full PPE scale …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And The Correlation Of Student Success In School, Amy S. Kummrow
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And The Correlation Of Student Success In School, Amy S. Kummrow
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Student success is the goal for educators around the world. Implementing Choice Theory and Restitution can greatly increase a student’s chances of academic success. William Glasser's Choice Theory talks about the five basic needs all humans have, which are, survival, power, belonging, fun, and freedom. When these five needs are met students are able to be successful academically and will help students feel a part of their school community. Other benefits to students' needs being met are the ability for students to become intrinsically motivated, increase self-esteem, and perseverance which can lead to happiness throughout their lives. The studies measured …
Effective And Ineffective Interventions For Students With Dyslexia, Jessica M. Lahti
Effective And Ineffective Interventions For Students With Dyslexia, Jessica M. Lahti
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The aim of this thesis is to explore effective and ineffective interventions for students with dyslexia in the areas of teacher knowledge, text readability, computers and technology, and academic interventions. The main findings show that students with dyslexia can be highly creative, and when their interests are combined with educational interventions, they are more likely to respond better to the interventions. Additionally, to improve text readability, using a sans-serif type font such as Arial or Comic Sans, with interspace letters and words, and enlarged font has proven helpful. In regard to computers and technology, students with dyslexia more often prefer …
The Impact Of School Start Times On Adolescent Sleep Duration And Academic Performance, Allison Leaf
The Impact Of School Start Times On Adolescent Sleep Duration And Academic Performance, Allison Leaf
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In terms of sleep, adolescence is a tumultuous time. Biologically, adolescents are more inclined to have a later circadian rhythm and an evening chronotype, causing them to fall asleep later in the night and wake up later in the morning compared to their preadolescent counterparts. Adolescents also must contend with the emergence of environmental factors such as less parental influence over bedtimes, increased caffeine use, part-time employment, increased electronic use before bed, and earlier school start times. The emergence of these biological and environmental factors during puberty negatively affects adolescent sleep duration and adolescent sleepiness is often observed in early …
Deficit Discourse And Its Effects On English Learners, Amber Leigh Lewis
Deficit Discourse And Its Effects On English Learners, Amber Leigh Lewis
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Discourse has a profound effect on all students; it affects their sense of self, their beliefs, and their actions. Specifically, teachers who employ a deficit discourse in regard to English Learners (ELs) view ELs as less capable and more delinquent than their mainstream peers. In this paper, I seek to answer three questions: Why does deficit discourse exist in schools? How does it affect ELs? And, what can be done about it? Research suggests that deficit discourse is largely rooted in power dynamics between teachers and students, and its effects on ELs can be damaging. To change deficit discourse, teachers …
How Teacher-Student Rapport Impacts Student Academics And Achievement, Ashley D. Mellgren
How Teacher-Student Rapport Impacts Student Academics And Achievement, Ashley D. Mellgren
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In the last 50 years of education, student behaviors have become an increasingly important topic. Behaviors are an outward expression of how students feel about themselves, their classroom, or their teachers. Teachers have power in how they can impact students and it all starts with a relationship and rapport. If teachers want students to care about what we are teaching, they must show an interest in them as people first. It is a cycle that promotes stronger interpersonal connections which leads to deeper academic engagement. Teacher-student relationships affect students academically but also as a whole person. Research suggests that when …
Facilitating Alternative And Augmentative Communication (Aac), Emily A. Moulton
Facilitating Alternative And Augmentative Communication (Aac), Emily A. Moulton
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This literature review explored Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with students who are not effective verbal communicators. AAC provides a means of communication for individuals who have disorders that impact communication. AAC is used in the form of low or high-tech device options to assist users in conveying messages to their communication partners. The focus of this review considers students with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities in the special education and general education classrooms and investigates teacher understanding of AAC, intervention options, and how AAC can be successfully implemented in classroom settings.
The Connection Between Mental Health And The Positive Effects Of Social-Emotional Learning, Ryan Michael Nesvold
The Connection Between Mental Health And The Positive Effects Of Social-Emotional Learning, Ryan Michael Nesvold
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Students across America are struggling with mental health issues and their ability to maintain adequate performance in school. Teachers pass them in the hall without ever noticing that they might be suffering. They wear a smile on their face, and never give any attention to the fact that they need help. As a result, students are failing, becoming socially withdrawn, and experiencing behavior changes. In today’s classroom, teachers are using Social-Emotional Learning to address an overall well-being of students. In order to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students who might be struggling with mental illness, teachers need …