Center for Urban Research and Learning

Loyola University Chicago

6439 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL, 60626 United States

Here you will find all of CURL's research projects and publications.

Strategies for Using Whole School Climate Prevention to Support the Morale of Staff

May 01, 2013  /  Teresa Neumann

5/1/13 – 8/1/13

The purpose of this project was to develop specific strategies for using whole school climate prevention to support the morale of staff when experiencing unexpected change, which increases teacher’s stress and may have a negative impact on student’s learning.  We performed a mixed method study of an urban middle school that was targeted for downsizing in a large urban district and began implementing school-wide prevention for behavior problems. Results of the analysis of prevention fidelity and outcome data were combined with findings from qualitative focus groups and interviews of staff to provide insights into the role of school climate and safety in supporting change.  Results from this study aim to provide information that agents of change in turbulent contexts can use to support the cooperation of their staff. Recommendations for coaching schools that are experiencing unforeseen change were also provided.

 

Research Team:

  • H. Bohanon, Loyola University of Chicago, School of Education

  • D. Giroux, Loyola University of Chicago, School of Education

  • A. Wahnschaff, CURL Undergraduate Urban Studies Student

Community Partners: 

  • The Chicago Teacher Partnership Program

  • Loyola University Chicago, School of Education

categories / Children and Youth, Education and Curriculum Development, Policy
tags / Past