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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"perceptions of school climate"”.
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Teacher Perceptions of School Climate and PBIS
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between perceptions of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a behavior change system implemented in schools, length of teaching experience, and teacher perceptions of school climate. The sample for this study was made up of …
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Adolescent Alienation and Student Perceptions of School Climate
This case study of one midwestern high school explored indepth the relationships between adolescent alienation and student perceptions of school climate, with the goal of understanding those relationships and finding ways the school might change in order to decrease alienation in students. With the …
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Teachers' perceptions of school climate: Implications for professional development
Teachers' perceptions of school climate influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that directly impact the teaching and learning environment. The purpose of this formative research study was to assess urban teachers' perceptions about school climate, and their perceived level of preparedness' to …
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Teacher Perceptions of School Climate in Selected Georgia Elementary Schools
<p>The purpose of this dissertation was to find elementary teachers' perceptions of school climate in ten selected elementary schools of Georgia. The method used to collect data for the paper was gathered by using a 19 question survey instrument. With 16 quantitative questions using a scale of …
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Parent, Student, and Teacher Perceptions of School Climate at Suburban High
<p>School climate has a major impact on the school setting. In order to manage climate, it is essential to assess and understand the perceptions of teachers, students, and parents.</p> <p>This study identified the differences between teachers, students, and parents relative to their perceptions …
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The Moderating Role of Gender in Perceptions of School Climate, Anxiety and Depression
… concern in the United States, with symptoms of anxiety and depression increasingly evident in school-aged populations. Guided by a bio-ecological framework, this study examined the relationship between elementary students’ perceptions of school climate and self-reported internalizing …
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Perceptions of School Climate and Connectedness:The Impact of a Cross Age Peer Mentoring Program
The intent of this research is to determine the impact of a peer mentoring/tutoring program on parent perceptions of school climate and connectedness and standardized test scores, report card grades and attendance of at risk elementary students. Peer mentoring has been found to be effective in …
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Clothing deprivation: influence on self-esteem and perceptions of school climate for middle school female students
… awareness. Self-esteem, the evaluative component of self concept, has been found to be influenced by acceptance by peers. Appearance has been found to influence peer acceptance, and clothing is one tool which may modify appearance. Increasing competitiveness among adolescents with regard to …
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Perceptions of school climate: a comparative study of a former white and a black South African high school
School climate is a determinant of academic performance, as supported by evidence in developed countries. However, there are limited studies from developing countries to test this hypothesis. The few studies that have attempted to explore this topic are often limited to educators. Studies in South …
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A study of leadership styles of elementary school principals and their perceptions of school climate and conflict resolution programs
The purpose of this study was to examine and explore the role of leadership styles of elementary building principals and the climate of the school on the presence, support, and implementation of a conflict resolution programs in Oakland County, Michigan. This study examined leadership styles of …
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The Relationship Of Principal Gender And Teacher Perceptions Of School Climate On Suspension And Expulsion Rates Of High School Students
The purpose of this explanatory quantitative study was to determine if relationships exist between principal gender, teachers’ perceptions of the school climate, and the suspension rates of high school students in a large consolidated district in the mid-South. The research analyzed a single …
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A Comparison Of Preparatory Academies And Traditional High Schools In A Large Urban District Of Completion Rate And Student Perceptions Of School Climate Characteristics
The problem of high school dropout impacts all sectors of American society. The country's minority youth and its poorest residents are most at-risk of dropping out of school (apa, 2012). Bradshaw, O'Brennan, and McNeely (2008) note hispanic and black youths have a higher percentage of dropout …
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An Analysis of the Relationship Between School-Based Management/shared Decision Making and School Climate
The results of this study point to a positive correlation between the level of implementation of school-based management/shared decision making and teachers' perceptions of school climate. The findings further suggest that (a) training in S-BM/SDM processes impact implementation, (b) teachers …
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Bullying Prevention: Combining Whole-School Approaches and Positive School Climate
Bullying is a common occurrence in schools and it can have many serious consequences. The literature review examined the following whole-school anti-bullying programs: The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Steps to Respect, and Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support. The review also …
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Attitudes of chinese preschool teachers towards inclusion of students with special needs in relation to teacher self-efficacy and school climate
<p>The purposes of the study were to (1) describe the demographic characteristics of regular preschool teachers in Shanghai, China along with their levels of self-efficacy and attitudes towards inclusion, and (2) determine whether school climate moderates the association between teachers’ …
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Teacher and Principal Perceptions of Deliberate Principal Behaviors Related to School Climate
<p>The passage of various federal legislative acts brought about different demands on public school principals, most notable accountability. The purpose of the mixed methods study was to answer questions regarding what specific principal leadership behaviors promoted a healthy school climate in …
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An examination of the relationship between school climate and student growth in select Michigan charter schools
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine what relationship exists between school climate and student growth in Michigan charter schools. Data were collected through the use of a school climate survey and standardized assessment results. The Organizational Climate Descriptive Questionnaire for …
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Investigating Students' Perceptions of School Social Climate During the Transition to High School
… research examines 9th grade students' changing perceptions of school social climate during their first semester of high school. Positive perceptions of social climate are related to numerous social and academic well-being factors, suggesting that students' climate perceptions may act as a buffer …
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