Effectiveness of a Peer Mediation Program

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Introduction

Concerns Regarding School Safety

Consequences of Student Misbehavior

Zero Tolerance Policy

Developing Effective Discipline Programs

Approaches to Encouraging Appropriate Student Behavior

The MYD Program

Theoretical Framework of the MYD Program

Research Questions

Chapter 3: Methodology

Introduction

Participants

Instruments

Procedures

Chapter 4: Results

Introduction

Results for Research Question 1

Results for Research Question 2

Results for Research Question 3

Results for Research Question 4

Results for Research Question 5

Summary

Chapter 5: Discussion

Overview of the Study

Discussion of Results

Implications of Findings

Limitations

Recommendations for Future Research

Research Objectives and Themes

This study investigates the impact of the school-wide "Make Your Day" (MYD) citizenship program on student academic performance, attendance, and behavioral outcomes in a middle school environment. It aims to determine if the implementation of the program, based on choice theory and an internal locus of control, yields measurable improvements in school climate and student conduct.

• Effectiveness of school-wide citizenship programs on discipline
• Implementation fidelity and its impact on program outcomes
• Relationship between student behavior, attendance, and academic achievement
• Teacher perceptions regarding behavioral intervention programs
• The role of locus of control in student behavior and self-regulation

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Summary of Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction: Provides the background and research problem concerning student misbehavior and introduces the goal of studying the "Make Your Day" program.

Chapter 2: Literature Review: Examines existing research on school safety, consequences of misbehavior, zero-tolerance policies, and various frameworks for effective school-wide discipline.

Chapter 3: Methodology: Describes the quantitative research design, participant demographics, data collection tools, and the interrupted time-series methodology used to evaluate the program.

Chapter 4: Results: Presents the statistical findings regarding the implementation fidelity, teacher perceptions, and the program's impact on discipline, attendance, and academic achievement.

Chapter 5: Discussion: Analyzes the study results, compares them with previous literature, addresses limitations, and offers recommendations for future research and implementation.

Keywords

Make Your Day, MYD, citizenship program, middle school, student behavior, academic achievement, attendance, school-wide positive behavior support, discipline referrals, implementation fidelity, locus of control, school climate, teacher perceptions, behavioral interventions, educational reform

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of this dissertation?

This research evaluates the effectiveness of the "Make Your Day" school-wide citizenship program in improving student outcomes, specifically targeting behavioral disruptions, attendance, and academic performance.

What are the core themes explored in this work?

Key themes include school safety, student disciplinary management, the impact of implementation fidelity on program results, and the efficacy of programs aimed at fostering internal locus of control.

What is the central research question?

The study seeks to determine if the implementation of the MYD program resulted in fewer behavior suspensions, improved attendance, and higher academic achievement compared to the pre-intervention period.

Which research methodology was utilized?

The researcher employed a quantitative approach using a within-group interrupted time-series design, comparing archival data from four years before and four years after the implementation of the program.

What topics are covered in the main body of the work?

The main body covers a comprehensive review of literature on discipline models, a detailed methodology section, results derived from statistical analysis of suspension and test data, and a critical discussion of the findings.

Which keywords best characterize this study?

Keywords include Make Your Day, student behavior, school-wide positive behavior support, implementation fidelity, and academic achievement.

What did the teachers perceive regarding the program's fidelity?

Teachers reported that while they understood the training, the program was not implemented with high fidelity, and many components were not followed as originally intended.

How did the program affect short-term suspensions?

The data revealed that, contrary to expectations, there were more short-term suspensions after the implementation of the program compared to the period before.

Did student academic achievement improve after implementation?

Overall, student academic achievement did not show a statistically significant improvement following the program's implementation; in some areas, performance even declined, though this was contextualized against changing state standards.