ERIC Number: ED634537
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 98
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ISBN: 979-8-3795-1969-8
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Adult Perceptions of Restorative Practices in a Rural Secondary School
Andersen, Kimberly P.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Cabrini University
Most schools have a code of conduct that guides their expectations for student behaviors. While schools' policies around discipline are believed to help deter further negative behavioral incidents, restorative practices is a field of study that strives to proactively build community and social coherence rather than exclusionary consequences (Clynes, 2012). This case study examined restorative practices in a rural secondary school. This study focused on the perceptions, beliefs, and experiences of school adults including parents/guardians. Additionally, this study shared the restorative practices that were implemented at this rural secondary school. Key themes that arose from the perceptions, beliefs, and experiences of the adults were: the importance of relationships and a sense of community among students and staff, restorative practices are an improvement over in-school and out-of-school suspensions, restorative practices impact communication, and the barriers to restorative practices. The participants also shared how restorative practices were implemented at this specific location. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Rural Schools, Adults, Attitudes, Restorative Practices, Parent Attitudes, Parents, Beliefs, Experience, Interpersonal Relationship, Sense of Community, Barriers, Program Implementation
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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