Author : Nathan John Buhl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (651 download)
Book Synopsis A Phenomenological Study of the Attitudes & Perceptions of Middle School Students Towards the Character, Advocacy, Remediation, Enrichment, & School Spirit (CARES) Program by : Nathan John Buhl
Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of the Attitudes & Perceptions of Middle School Students Towards the Character, Advocacy, Remediation, Enrichment, & School Spirit (CARES) Program written by Nathan John Buhl and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This phenomenological research study, using three tiers of interview and focus group data, described the attitudes and perceptions of middle students towards the Character, Advisory, Remediation, Enrichment, and School Spirit (CARES) program implemented at a rural middle school in north Georgia. The CARES program is a middle school advisement program designed to better meet the needs of the adolescent learner with the intent of creating a caring learning community which supports the social, emotional, and academic needs of middle school students. Results of the study showed that the students perceived the CARES program positively. Specifically, students communicated high levels of listening, advisory, and academic support from their teachers during the CARES program. Furthermore, students felt as if the program allowed them to socialize with their peers as well as assist them in the development of good character. The students expressed a desire for higher levels of autonomy and independence, and also welcomed more opportunities to know their teachers and increase levels of trust within the teacher-student relationship. There were no significant differences in attitudes and perceptions between grade level and academic eligibility (general, special, and gifted education).