Creating Community and Support Using Native American Values in an Inclusive Third Grade Setting: An Action Research Case Study

dc.creator	Bloom, Lisa A.
dc.creator	Walkingstick, Jonnie
dc.date	2013-07-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:07:31Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:07:31Z
dc.identifier	doi:10.3776/joci.2013.v7n1p55-78
dc.identifier	1937-3929
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/f436a98f1c3a42eb8df50fea12cf16c1
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/11266
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/f436a98f1c3a42eb8df50fea12cf16c1
dc.description	This action research case study describes the collaboration of five third-grade teachers and a special educator to create a grade block system of support for all students to encourage learning and to meet school-wide and classroom expectations. Three goals guided the development of this integrated system: to create an inclusive caring classroom community, to provide positive behavioral support to all students, and to integrate strong ties and values of the local Native American culture. This article describes classroom and community activities, including class meetings and service learning projects. A case study of Steven, a classmate with Emotional-Behavioral Disorders (EBD) who needed intensive support, is presented. After a functional behavior analysis was conducted, individualized strategies were developed and implemented based on his needs. These included modifying assignments and encouraging peer compliments and positive attention. Results of an AB research design indicated a substantial drop in Steven’s disruptive behavior after the implementation of these individualized interventions. Recommendations for practitioners based on the integrated classroom system are presented.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	East Carolina University
dc.relation	http://www.joci.ecu.edu/index.php/JoCI/article/view/230/pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1937-3929
dc.source	Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 55-78 (2013)
dc.subject	Community
dc.subject	Positive Behavior Support
dc.subject	Classmeetings
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Creating Community and Support Using Native American Values in an Inclusive Third Grade Setting: An Action Research Case Study
dc.type	Article