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This paper is written to describe the results of an undergraduate thesis project which grew from an interest in the various supports teenagers in the foster care system can obtain the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Since graduation rates are quite low for this demographic on a national level, there is a need to research what incentives and supports various high school districts in different cities and towns within Phoenix offer students within the foster care system in order to promote graduation and potentially the pursuit of higher education. Literary texts were analyzed and district and high school officials from around the Phoenix-area were interviewed. Information gathered from these correspondences was followed by contacting local colleges in order to see what those institutions provide in terms of scholarships and housing, since after age 18 these teenagers are no longer considered wards of the state and therefore "age out" of the system. The results of this endeavor are written on the following pages.
ContributorsBornhoft, Megan Ashley (Author) / Gehrke, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Harris, Pamela (Committee member) / Cocchiarella, Martha (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
Created2013-12
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With an increase in the discussion around mental health in general, there needs to be research geared toward how educational professionals may assist a student who struggles with anxiety symptoms or disorders. This study aimed to determine how students with anxiety and anxiety disorders are impacted by teachers' responses to their anxiety manifestations, both positive and negative, in terms of their school experience. This study also investigated students' suggestions for how teachers may effectively assist a student who struggles with anxiety. This study used self-reported data from students from an honors college via a survey and focus groups in order to investigate these topics. The results found that students value student-teacher relationships and communication, flexibility (accommodations), and empathy from the teacher. Results suggest it is important for teachers to get to know a student and understand his or her challenges before making judgments.
ContributorsWalsh, Sydney Justine (Author) / Oakes, Wendy (Thesis director) / Harris, Pamela (Committee member) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-12
Education and Prevention: An Open Communication Against the Sexual Abuse and Grooming of Adolescents
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With the assistance of my thesis committee, I created a podcast to fulfill my objective of interviewing survivors of sexual abuse/grooming practices and their support systems. I utilized this method to have in-depth discussions and provide people with a safe space to share their experiences. By doing so, we were able to reflect on the areas in which professionals can improve on recognizing signs of abuse in their communities. My goal was to show how training teachers to recognize signs of trauma is essential for effectively assisting the population we serve. Ultimately, this came down to what instruction was taught in the Teachers College. Curricula centered on properly managing trauma in the classroom, including sexual abuse, should be required for courses in the upper and lower division degree program for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
ContributorsReineke, Lindsay (Author) / Panneton, Teresa (Thesis director) / Goodman, Brian (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
Created2022-12
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This Narrative Inquiry Research project looks at the first-hand experiences and stories of educators, counselors, and administrators working in schools during and following the pandemic. This is done through video interviews pieced together to create one large documentary-style video. In addition to the creative component, there is also an essay detailing the results of those answers, the research behind it, and what that research means for schools now.
ContributorsMorgan, Laurel (Author) / Oliver, Jill (Thesis director) / Ludlow, Carlyn (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
Created2023-12
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Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects an individual's ability to function per societal expectations, leading to the onset of stigmatization and discrimination. This can affect the course and outcome of the individual's diagnosis, which impacts several aspects of life, including interpersonal relationships, self-care, and medical attention. Reclassifying the term "schizophrenia" can create a better understanding of the disorder's symptoms and increase funding and research to alleviate the stigmatization currently affecting individuals with this diagnosis.
ContributorsFalkman, Kayleigh (Author) / Mosher, Madison (Co-author) / Arce, Alma (Thesis director) / Sellner, Erin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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During an Inpatient hospitalization at a psychiatric care facility, 18 year-old Kaija has to begin facing the reality of the direction her life has gone in since her past of childhood trauma. Throughout this, she is taken through the process of re-stabilization after her entry to the unit.
As the novel progresses, readers become aware of who Kaija is as a patient, and more importantly, as a person. They learn who she is right as she does, going on a journey to see if she will be able to figure out what she wants to gain from this experience - and if she wants to make it out better than she was going in.
ContributorsSvitenko, Dasha (Author) / Amparano-Garcia, Julie (Thesis director) / Kirsch, Sharon (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
Created2022-05