Author

Adam Arnst

Term

Spring 2024

Capstone

Capstone Project

Degree Name

MAEd

Facilitator(s)

Trish Harvey

Content Expert

Holly Evans

Abstract

This capstone project explores how a well-structured and supportive school environment can impact students socially, emotionally and academically. I want to shed light on the importance of inclusion, connection, and community within a school, and the positive ripple effects it has on students as individuals. The literature review provides more information about student relationships, benefits of positive relationships, students' sense of belonging, and positive reinforcement systems. Chapter three provides a description of the project and how I plan to share and implement my project with my colleagues. The focus of my project is to provide teachers with ways to develop and maintain positive relationships. The project concludes in chapter 4 with an overall review of my learning and future questions about the possible impacts of positive relationships in schools. One of my major findings was that it was very apparent that students needed a trusted, supportive place to check in and collaborate with encouraging adults in a school setting. When this type of environment occurs, students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This project provides school staff with strategies and ideas to foster positive relationships in classrooms. The project was created in the form of a slideshow presentation with each slide providing materials or activities for teachers to use.

Project Type

Curriculum

Keywords

Classroom Management, Staff Development, Teachers/ Teaching

dc_type

text

dc_publisher

DigitalCommons@Hamline

dc_format

application/pdf

dc_source

School of Education Student Capstone Projects

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