(C) Analyzes assessment information in a manner that produces valid inferences when evaluating the needs of individual students and assessing the effectiveness of educational programs;
The following course syllabi reflect how this competency was met through my graduate studies:
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Action Research
For my action research project I examined the effectiveness of infusing mindfulness-based practices with emotional regulation skills training in a small group in order to reduce classroom disruptions in first graders. The first grade teachers were concerned by the number of disruptions being caused by a small group of students, so I had those students participate in a twice weekly, four week long, 30 minute small group which taught mindfulness-based yoga practices and emotional regulation skills. The teachers were given pretests and posttests to evaluate the student's’ emotional regulation skills and frequency of classroom disruptions. Results from the study showed that this intervention was effective at reducing classroom disruptions and increasing emotional regulation for the students.
For my action research project I examined the effectiveness of infusing mindfulness-based practices with emotional regulation skills training in a small group in order to reduce classroom disruptions in first graders. The first grade teachers were concerned by the number of disruptions being caused by a small group of students, so I had those students participate in a twice weekly, four week long, 30 minute small group which taught mindfulness-based yoga practices and emotional regulation skills. The teachers were given pretests and posttests to evaluate the student's’ emotional regulation skills and frequency of classroom disruptions. Results from the study showed that this intervention was effective at reducing classroom disruptions and increasing emotional regulation for the students.
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Attendance data
Attendance is crucial to academic success and has been a huge priority at both of my sites. One of my responsibilities at my elementary school every week is to analyze the attendance data and decide if further action needs to be taken. This is more than just looking at who has broken the truancy law, I also factor in if the family is homeless, if the student is receiving special education services, whether the absences are excused or unexcused, consecutive or nonconsecutive, due to a medical condition, and/or chronic year after year. Once I have compiled a list, I then consult with the principal, school social worker, secretaries and sometimes the school nurse in order to decide what action should be taken. More often than not, we decide to contact the family to learn more about why the student was absent and express our care and concern.
Attendance is crucial to academic success and has been a huge priority at both of my sites. One of my responsibilities at my elementary school every week is to analyze the attendance data and decide if further action needs to be taken. This is more than just looking at who has broken the truancy law, I also factor in if the family is homeless, if the student is receiving special education services, whether the absences are excused or unexcused, consecutive or nonconsecutive, due to a medical condition, and/or chronic year after year. Once I have compiled a list, I then consult with the principal, school social worker, secretaries and sometimes the school nurse in order to decide what action should be taken. More often than not, we decide to contact the family to learn more about why the student was absent and express our care and concern.
