After meeting the new principal and meeting with Mr. Singleton
it appears that the research paper will be on the effects of a school wide
social skills program. Mr. Singleton
mentioned that we had used the Character Counts program previously but he felt
it had not be done with fidelity by the teachers. The program included rewards for “Caught
being good”, intercom reading of a character trait, etc. But no real deep class discussion was being
used to solidify the character trait.
The current principal, Ms. King, has decided to implement a program based on
Sean Covey’s books- The Seven Habits of Happy Kids for grades K-2 and The
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
I will look at the data from last year for my research such
issues as the total number of referrals, the effects on repeat offenders, 2nd
– 5th graders, types of offenses, etc. I will be looking also for fidelity within
the classroom and how the teachers have implemented the program and their
success in reducing referrals.
I didn't realize your advisor at school got to pick your topic. Bummer. I hope this one works out and is a success for the kids and staff at your school.
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