THINKING DEEPER (3 PROBLEMS)

Thinking deeper : 3 problems in hs from different perspectives

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Problem 1

The Student Perspective:

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The HS Social Hierarchy

The problem of cliques, & how they affect students

Problem 1

The HS Social Hierarchies

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What We Know

How Can We Find Out...

What We Want to Find Out

Problem 2

The Parent Perspective:

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Lack of Communication w/ Kids

The problem of disconnection & lack of communication with kids.

Problem 2

The Lack of Communication Between Parents & Children

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What We Know

How Can We Find Out...

What We Want to Find Out

Problem 3

The Teacher Perspective:

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Student Management

The problem of student management & discipline in the HS classroom.

Problem 3

Student Management & Discipline

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What We Know

How Can We Find Out...

What We Want to Find Out

The End

It's the learning environment that determines the success & motivation of the student to achieve

Susan Brooks

What We Know About the Lack of Communication Between Parents & Children...

• Lack of communication is more common than people realize
• Occurs in most families
• It's often a phase as kids turn into teenagers
• Lack of communication makes parents & children feel disconnected and unheard
• It changes relationships & dynamics between parents & children
• Conflict & lack of communication creates hard feelings for both parties
• This causes further problems
• Can be lonely for both parties
• Lack of communication may last forever if unsolved
• Sometimes to stimulate resolution & communication mediation is required
• Parents don’t always understand their children & vice versa

What We Want To Find Out...

• Do most people agree with this theory of a hierarchy in HS?
• How does this affect growth mindsets in students?
• Or their mindsets in general?
• What is the impact of these standards on mental health?
• How does the HS environment influence people’s character, personality, etc
• Or their future selves?
• Is it true that some people peek in HS?
• Are those people considered "popular" in their HS years?

What We Know About HS Social Hierarchies...

• First of all, it exists, although some may argue that it does not
• People outside of these cliques or hierarchies are often considered "outsiders" or "nobodies"
• However, they are normal & nice, just not considered "popular", but often considered strange or lonely
• There are levels to these hierarchies
• Those considered "popular" are at the top, & they are often not the nicest people
• "The top" is usually a single group or a few groups
• Being "popular" is desirable to many in the HS environment
• To feel cool & like you belong
• To be considered "popular", one usually has to be; attractive, funny, tough, mean, good at sports, etc

• These hierarchies are extremely cliquey
• Those "at the top" are often in the same friend group. It is hard to join these groups as they are tight-knit.
• There are many groups (i.e. jocks, nerds, etc)

How Can We Find Out About Student Management & Discipline...

• Interview a teacher
• Interview a student
• Interview a principal
• Online research (links below)

How Can We Find Out About These Hierarchies...

• Interview current or past students to see if they agree with the concept of hierarchies
• Interview teachers to see if perhaps they have observed the hierarchy
• Survey students
• Study individuals / Case studies
• Online research (links below)

What We Want To Find Out...

• How does lack of communication or conflict affect children mentally?
• How does the relationship between parents & children change with this?
• What can be done to resolve conflict and hard feelings?
• What are the effects of long-term conflict between parents & children?
• What are some factors that cause these problems or factors?
• How can parents avoid this?

• Or at least mediate it?

What We Know About Student Management & Discipline in the Classroom...

• Students behave poorly in class sometimes
• Teachers don’t always know how to discipline their students in an effective manner
• Students who behave poorly are distracting to other students as well as the teacher
• Repeated bad behavior can take a mental toll on teachers
• Dealing with & disciplining students for bad behavior is time-consuming
• Students' bad behavior can be discouraging to teachers
• Outside factors usually cause poor behavior
• Troubled kids usually exhibit repeated poor behavior

How Can We Find Out About This Lack of Communication...

• Interview a parent
• Interview a child
• Interview both together to get both perspectives
• Possibly a poll or survey
• Online research (links below)

What We Want To Find Out...

• What skills are taught in training to teachers to deal with students’ poor behavior?
• How does dealing with poor behavior affect teachers’ mental health?
• How does poor behavior in the classroom affect work ethic and attitude?
• (of both students and teachers)
• Why do students act out?
• What factors play a part in creating these behavioral issues?
• How do teachers deal with stress?
• What are the current solutions to poor behavior in the classroom?