The importance of establishing positive behavior supports and classroom community to foster successful transitions throughout diverse school settings

The purpose of this study was to explore how positive behavior supports and a classroom community would foster positive learning experiences throughout many diverse school settings. To promote classroom community, pillars of character education were addressed were introduced within the classroom, while multiple behavior support systems were introduced simultaneously. This study was conducted over a sixteen week period in a regular education kindergarten classroom and second and third grade resource room. The idea was to provide students, both in a regular and special education setting with means of positive behavior supports in order to aid in transition periods in the classroom and between rooms. Data suggests that students respond positively when offered behavior supports, and are more likely to perform as a team, providing a community feeling within the class. This study explores multiple means of support and strategies for fostering transitions throughout a school day. The study provides supportive research and data pertaining to the necessity of supporting students through transition periods, research strategies, data collection and suggestions for further and continued classroom research and implementation.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.T. Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Teacher Education

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Tormollan, Bailey

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lee, Valarie

• Classroom management; Children with disabilities
• Elementary Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/523

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1522