(B) Develops measurable outcomes for school counseling programs, activities, interventions, and experiences;
The following course syllabi reflect how this competency was met through my graduate studies:
| COUN 589: Action Research |
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.
| Action Research Paper |
Supplemental Classroom Guidance and Support Group Survey
After teaching the required classroom guidance lessons, I realized that I had additional time to either teach more lessons and/or run additional support groups depending on the wants and needs of the teachers. So I created a needs assessment using Google Forms and sent it out via email. The responses were extremely helpful in allowing me to customize my interventions and direct me to where my effort would be most useful.
After teaching the required classroom guidance lessons, I realized that I had additional time to either teach more lessons and/or run additional support groups depending on the wants and needs of the teachers. So I created a needs assessment using Google Forms and sent it out via email. The responses were extremely helpful in allowing me to customize my interventions and direct me to where my effort would be most useful.
