Examining the Impact of Responsive Classroom Approach to Improved Student Academics and Behavior: CherondaFarrish Assignment 3A by Cheronda

Breif Introduction

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As we move into the 21^st century, rapid technology changes, common core standards, political and social changes
are taking place at enormous speeds. The need for skilled teachers is becoming greater and greater. In order to address academic and social concerns, a group of classroom teachers developed the Responsive Classroom Approach as a way to teach social skills and academics throughout the school day and promote academic growth, in a safe school community. It's aim is to help children develop self-control, begin to understand what socially responsible behavior is, and come to value such behavior” (The Responsive Classroom Approach, 2014). The approach is geared towards using clear expectations, doesn’t rely on punishment or rewards and believes in natural consequence, in order to preserve the dignity of every child. Lora Hodges, executive director of Northeast Foundation for Children explains that We need teachers who engage all students, lift them to high levels of content mastery, provoke critical thinking and deep analysis, and coach students into becoming strong communicators and collaborators. This evaluation will examine the impact of Responsive Classroom, a school wide intervention designed to improve social and academic learning, in elementary schools and how staff implementin responsive classroom feel after the two week training process.

Teacher Survey

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Cheronda's Recording

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Qualitative and Quantitativem(Mixed Method)

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-Examining the effect the program has on student behavior

-This evaluation will consider standardized outcomes and outputs and outcomes will be monitored. This evaluation will examine/analysize the impact of responsive classroom

Responsive Classroom Logic Model

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Stakeholders

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Primary stakeholders of this evaluation include:
Elementary School Administration, Teachers and Students

Secondary stakeholders of this evaluation include: The Responsive Classroom Trainers and Parents

Data Collection Methods

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-Archived data of standardized
test scores (Question 3)

-Administrative records and referals (Question 1)

-Surveys (Question 2)

-Questionnaires,(Question 1 and
Question 2)

Purpose of the Evaluation

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1. Examine and analysize the impact responsive classroom has on student academics and behavior

2. Examine how teachers feel about the two week training process and Compile data for stategies to mprove Responsive Classroom training

Key Evaluation Questions

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1. How does Responsive Classroom assist with improved student behavior ?

2. Do teachers and Staff implementing the responsive classroom approach, feel

well prepared and comfortable with implementation after the the two week training ?

3. What impact does the responsive
classroom approach have on student academic acheivement?