Date of Award
12-2016
Degree Type
Education Specialist
Degree Name
Education Specialist
Department
Education, Leadership and Public Service
Program
Educational Administration: Administration and Supervision (MAE)
First Advisor/Chairperson
Derek Anderson
Abstract
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the impact moving seventh-grade students from two-person to four-person teams had on students’ attitudes and beliefs towards school. The review of literature provided the reader a brief analysis of the history of the middle school philosophy and teaming, recommendations for schools to address the unique needs of early adolescents, a review of key literature regarding middle level programing and structure, and a discussion highlighting the importance and impact of smaller learning communities. Two main theories makeup the framework for this report: Social Cognitive Theory and Human Relations Theory. The research findings are intended to advance the knowledge of leadership and practice for educational practitioners working with adolescents, specifically as it pertains to the concept of teaming within middle schools. The results of the study followed four general themes: students’ relationships with their teachers; students’ relationships with their classmates; students’ feelings towards themselves; and students’ feelings towards the team
Recommended Citation
Sedgwick, Zachary B., "THE IMPACT OF MOVING FROM TWO-PERSON TO FOUR-PERSON TEAMS ON SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS TOWARDS SCHOOL" (2016). All NMU Master's Theses. 124.
https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/124
Access Type
Open Access
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Other Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons