School Climate

Author : Garry Wade McGiboney
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781443896689

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Many people have become impatient with school reform and school improvement efforts that fail to include school climate. The importance of a positive school climate is emerging in current research, not only as an essential component of school reform and school improvement, but also as a necessary framework for maintaining excellent schools and providing healthy and safe schools for all students. Research strongly suggests that educators and policy makers have a lot to learn about the importance of school climate for school safety and academic success. With the growing body of research regarding school climate, it is important to study the research and understand how the psychology of school climate and how the elements of school climate can be viewed from a population-based perspective, as well as understanding the impact of school climate on individual students. This review of school climate research includes hundreds of articles and research papers of different perspectives from around the world in numerous cultures. School climate is becoming a science of education and psychology that must be studied further in order to understand the dynamic nature of learning environments, to identify elements that support or threaten the learning environment, and to learn how to improve the conditions for learning in all schools.

Author : Peter M. DeWitt
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506386003

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School Climate by Peter M. DeWitt Pdf

Build a positive school climate to impact students, teachers, and the community! Is improving school climate on your to-do list? Do you think about it as a top-down directive or as a dialogue to build equity within the school? A healthy school environment should never be seen as an option, but instead supported as a must-have. Peter DeWitt offers leaders practical high impact strategies to improve school climate, deepen involvement in student learning, and engage a broader family network. In addition to international vignettes focused on community stakeholders and research-based practices, this book features tools such as · a leadership growth cycle to help leaders build their self-efficacy · a teacher observation cycle centered on building collective efficacy · an early warning system to identify potential at-risk students · action steps following each chapter to apply to your own setting · discussion questions for use in team environments Establishing a supportive and inclusive school climate where professionals can take risks to improve the lives of students is vital to maximize learning in any school community.

Author : H. Jerome Freiberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135714512

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School Climate by H. Jerome Freiberg Pdf

Like a strong foundation in a house, the climate of a school is the foundation that supports the structures of teaching and learning. This book provides a framework for educators to look at school and classroom climates using both informal and formal measures. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of climate and details techniques which may be used by heads or classroom teachers to judge the health of their learning environment. The book sets out to enhance understanding of the components of a healthy learning environment and the tools needed to improve that environment. It also looks at ways to assess the impact of change activities in improving and sustaining educational excellence. The international team of contributors bring perspectives from the school systems in America, UK, Australia and Holland.

Author : George G. Bear
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351170468

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Improving School Climate by George G. Bear Pdf

Improving School Climate provides evidence-based and practical strategies for cultivating a healthy school environment, while also avoiding behavior problems. The book is packed with strategies centered on key components and conditions for a positive school climate, such as positive teacher-student relationships, positive student-student relationships (including absence of bullying), supportive home-school relationships, student engagement, effective classroom management and school discipline, school safety, and student self-discipline. This text is an important inclusion for educators and school psychologists who prefer a structured, evidence-based, and practical approach for improving school climate, while also promoting students’ academic achievements, preventing behavior problems, and fostering students’ social and emotional competencies.

Author : Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412997836

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School Climate 2.0 by Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin Pdf

The authors connect the teens' technology use to the school environment and provide tools (including a companion website) for creating a positive school climate that counteracts cyberbullying and sexting.

Author : Bill Preble,William Preble,Rick Gordon
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412992688

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Transforming School Climate and Learning by Bill Preble,William Preble,Rick Gordon Pdf

The authors provide a collaborative action research process to help all stakeholders transform both their school climate and student learning. Includes success stories, strategies, and implementation activities.

Author : Peter DeWitt,Sean Slade
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416619550

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School Climate Change by Peter DeWitt,Sean Slade Pdf

Students and educators today face obstacles to student achievement, well-being, and success that are above and beyond traditional instructional and assessment concerns. From low school morale to bullying to shootings, school climate has become a national and global concern. Research overwhelmingly indicates that a positive school climate promotes cooperative learning, group cohesion, respect, and mutual trust—all of which have in turn been shown to improve the learning environment. In short, a positive school climate is directly related to improved academic achievement at all levels of schooling. In this ASCD Arias book, Peter DeWitt and Sean Slade explain the most important aspects of school climate and how we can make positive changes in our schools. Readers will learn * How to engage students and school stakeholders. * How to empower staff and students and foster autonomy so people take ownership of their ideas and the learning process. * How to promote inclusivity and equity throughout the school. * How to create a welcoming, cooperative, and safe school environment that nurtures students’ social-emotional needs.

Author : Gibb, Natalie
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001932

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Getting climate ready by Gibb, Natalie Pdf

Author : John Shindler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470565506

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Transformative Classroom Management by John Shindler Pdf

Transformative Classroom Management The natural condition of any classroom is harmonious, satisfying, and productive, so why do so many teachers struggle with problems of apathy, hostility, anxiety, inefficiency, and resistance? In this groundbreaking book, education expert John Shindler presents a powerful model, Transformative Classroom Management (TCM), that can be implemented by any teacher to restore the natural positive feelings in his or her classroom—the love of learning, collaboration, inspiration, and giving—and create a productive learning environment in which all students can achieve. Unlike other classroom management systems that view problems as something to be “handled,” TCM offers suggestions for creating optimal conditions for learning, performance, motivation, and growth. This practical book shows teachers how to abandon ineffective short-term gimmicks, bribes, and punishments and adopt the proven management practices and new habits of mind that will transform their classrooms. Praise for Transformative Classroom Management “Transformative Classroom Management is a practical resource that explains the how and why of classroom management for novice and veteran teachers. Dr. Shindler recognizes the importance of preserving the teacher’s sanity while ensuring the student’s development of a personal sense of responsibility and a positive self-esteem.” —Eileen Matus, principal, South Toms River Elementary School, New Jersey “I have read many other management books by other authors, but Transformative Classroom Management has been the best so far at demystifying the invisible forces in the classroom.” —WILL McELROY, 4th grade teacher, Los Angeles United School District “This book was an invaluable tool for me during my student teaching. It served as a reference book that I found myself continually drawn to while struggling to find ways to effectively manage 29 first graders. The ideas, concepts and suggestions in the book were so innovative and helpful that even my Master Teacher found herself implementing some of the ideas! A must have for all student teachers!” —Carol Gillon, student teacher, Seattle University “Insightful and thoroughly researched, Transformative Classroom Management is an invaluable tool to help teachers, newbies and veterans alike, develop fully functional and engaged learning communities.” —LISA GAMACHE RODRIGUEZ, teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

Author : James H. Stronge,Holly B. Richard,Nancy Catano
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416607441

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Qualities of Effective Principals by James H. Stronge,Holly B. Richard,Nancy Catano Pdf

Shows principals how to successfully balance the needs and priorities of their school and continuously develop and refine their leadership skils.

Author : Jonathan Cohen,Maurice J. Elias
Publisher : Dude Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Classroom environment
ISBN : 1935609319

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School Climate by Jonathan Cohen,Maurice J. Elias Pdf

Author : Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452283708

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School Climate 2.0 by Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin Pdf

Empower students and staff to prevent cyberbullying and sexting Bullying is not new, but its venues have expanded to include social media and mobile phones. When students receive hurtful, threatening, or sexually explicit electronic messages, it affects their ability to concentrate on schoolwork. Renowned cyberbullying experts Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin connect the off-campus, high-tech behaviors of teens to the school environment and provide educators with a road map for developing a positive school climate that counteracts cyberbullying and sexting. School Climate 2.0 differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying and offers specific strategies for improving school climate, including Building a sense of community Peer mentoring Social norming Data-driven action plans Youth grassroots campaigns Multi-pronged policy and programming approaches by adults Included are anecdotes, stories, and high-profile case examples that illustrate the research. The book′s companion website features a Twitter feed and Facebook Fan Page with regular PreventionPoints you can put into action quickly, downloadable activities and worksheets, questions to facilitate staff and student discussions, and emerging best practices in school climate research and evaluation—powerful tools for bully-proofing your school.

Author : Tamika P. La Salle-Finley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000900019

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Creating an Inclusive School Climate by Tamika P. La Salle-Finley Pdf

Creating an Inclusive School Climate introduces school psychology stakeholders to a wealth of foundations, individualized experiences, and school improvement efforts intended to bolster the outcomes of our most vulnerable learners. As student populations grow increasingly diverse, sociocultural variables have never been more important to supporting school climate. Using an original cultural-ecological framework, this book builds on the experiences of historically underrepresented and oppressed youth to foster a socially just, strengths-based perspective for implementing school improvement efforts within multi-tiered systems. Faculty, graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field will come away with a conceptually and methodologically sound understanding of the interrelationships between personal characteristics, culture, ecological contexts, and school climate.

Author : Garry W. McGiboney
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781527592568

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The Psychology of School Climate, 2nd Edition by Garry W. McGiboney Pdf

As educators, psychologists, child advocates, researchers, and others that support education for all students will find, a positive school climate is the central element for students feeling connected and engaged at school, which are necessary for positive student outcomes. The Psychology of School Climate (2nd Edition) is an essential compendium of school climate research from around the world. With over 600 references, the book is the most comprehensive study of school climate in print. The book is based on a review, description, and application of research that focuses on identifying basic problems and the effects social determinants have on the lives and outcomes of students and school staff members. At the end of each chapter, there are summaries that highlight important points for discussion and additional research. Most importantly, the book offers the gateway to understanding the nexus of students and school climate and the importance of that bond.

Author : Peter M. DeWitt
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506385983

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School Climate by Peter M. DeWitt Pdf

Build a positive school climate to impact students, teachers, and the community! Is improving school climate on your to-do list? Do you think about it as a top-down directive or as a dialogue to build equity within the school? A healthy school environment should never be seen as an option, but instead supported as a must-have. Peter DeWitt offers leaders practical high impact strategies to improve school climate, deepen involvement in student learning, and engage a broader family network. In addition to international vignettes focused on community stakeholders and research-based practices, this book features tools such as: • A leadership growth cycle to help leaders build their self-efficacy • A teacher observation cycle centered on building collective efficacy • An early warning system to identify potential at-risk students • Action steps following each chapter to apply to your own setting • Discussion questions for use in team environments Establishing a supportive and inclusive school climate where professionals can take risks to improve the lives of students is vital to maximize learning in any school community. "This is a fabulous book by a renowned expert in the field of leadership. Peter DeWitt explains the complex and credible in a way that is thought-provoking, challenging and inspiring. I love how he gives insights in what successful collaborative leadership is and shows how we can all build our skills and mindset for leading towards collective efficacy." —James Nottingham, Challenging Learning author and creator of #TheLearningPit JN Partnership LTD, Northumberland, United Kingdom