Dissertations / Theses: 'Health education (Middle school)'

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Gunsel, Stacy. "Middle School Health Policies: Teacher Perspectives." Ohio : Ohio University, 2005. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1125434359.

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Eatinger, William M. "A middle school physical education curriculum guide." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1991. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/832.

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Vidourek, Rebecca. "Elementary & Middle School Teachers’ Use and Perceptions of School Connectedness Strategies." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1250797889.

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Shahid, Barbara. "A study of school principals and the promotion of nutritional health in middle grade schools." Scholarly Commons, 2002. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2555.

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Middle school education is fundamental to the lives of millions of adolescents. It is a time of great opportunity for stimulating cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial growth and development. At the same time, the middle school environment can exacerbate the problems that some students face. To this end, decisions by school administrators to promote nutritional health that positively influence the eating behaviors of students on campus are crucial to the learning environment. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of school principals and the nutritional environment of middle grade schools through an analysis of the affective, social, and educational factors that may contribute to dietary behavior among students. The research methodology for this study consisted of both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative population included all middle grade school principals (N = 40) in Kern County, California. Of that number, 68 percent of the principals responded to the survey. The qualitative interview sample (n = 8) consisted of principals selected from the survey population. An analysis of the findings indicated that the nutritional environment of the middle grade school depends on the quality of leadership employed by the principal. Approximately ninety percent of the principals surveyed felt they had inadequate training in nutritional health to integrate nutrition into the curriculum. Sixty-two percent believe they have minimal input into decisions regarding the sale of convenience foods and beverages on their individual campuses. Therefore, their leadership responsibility in the promotion of nutritional health among students does not go beyond that of an overseer. While most principals believe that school leadership and the promotion of nutritional health are interrelated, many principals allow the sale of convenience foods and beverages on their campuses. Clearly, there is inconsistency between what is believed and what is overtly practiced. The results from this study will enable stakeholders of middle grade school education to modify administrative policies and practices in nutrition health promotion.

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Johnson, Cheryl Ann, and Paul Gregory Rossi. "Physical education health related topics in the middle grades." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1824.

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It is our goal to create a curriculum where students have the opportunity to learn and promote competency in the area of health and fitness. Additionally, to be able to reason critically and integrate the information learned through healthy choices and understand the importance of physical fitness and exercise.

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Jackson-Howard, Cynthia Darlene. "Teachers' Perceptions of Multimodal Literacies in Middle School Health Literacy Programs." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/322.

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Health literacy, defined as the ability to understand and use health information to make informed decisions, is critical to maintaining health; however, not all U.S. states mandate strategies to improve adolescents' health literacy. Moreover, many middle school teachers are often unaware of how their roles could improve the health literacy of their students. Multimodal literacies help students to create meaning through viewing print-based resources and using digital technologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of multimodal literacies on adolescents' overall health literacy via the introduction of health literacy programs into the curriculum. This qualitative research data were gathered, analyzed, and categorized using unstructured narrative interviews and the research was guided by the socioecological model. A phenomenological approach was used to conduct in-depth interviews with 6 middle school teachers. These interviews yielded 4 common themes: efficacy of multimodal literacy, health literacy, blending cultures, and responsibility. The results suggested that (a) multimodal literacies with adolescent literacy components can be used in the middle school curriculum, and that (b) these literacies can help inform policy changes. Understanding teachers' perceptions about multimodal literacy could help to improve adolescent health literacy in the middle school system. Positive social change could occur if school systems understand the utility of incorporating adolescent health literacy in the present curriculum. Doing so could help reduce future health care costs and improve the future health of students.

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Katz, Shira. "A garden-based nutrition and culinary activity curriculum for middle-school adolescents." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1523048.

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The purpose of this project was to create a 6-week nutrition education and culinary skill curriculum for use by educators of middle-school adolescents in conjunction with use of an existing school-based educational garden and kitchen facility. Specifically, this project provides guidelines for delivering education regarding an overall healthy lifestyle during the adolescent years, optimal nutrition, food safety, meal plans, and kitchen skills, two times per season for each of the major seasons (fall, winter, spring) coinciding with the typical Pacific Northwest school calendar.

The curriculum was designed to provide educators with age appropriate lessons based on scientifically-founded information. The curriculum was reviewed by an expert panel and modifications were made based on their recommendations. The final curriculum was not pilot tested.

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Backus, Angela S. "The Relationship between Bullying Behaviors and Perceived School Connectedness among Middle School Students." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1278441371.

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Forsdick, Heather Ann. "Authentic assessment handbook for middle school physical education." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1444.

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Wright, Jounice Blackmon. "School Violence and Teacher Resiliency at a Midwest Elementary/Middle School." ScholarWorks, 2015. http://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1512.

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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate, from the perspective of teachers, the possible effect of school violence on teacher resiliency. School violence has been studied with respect to student behavior and academic success, as well as socioeconomic influences, but not with respect to teacher resiliency, as expressed by teachers themselves. Resiliency theory was the conceptual framework. Participants were all teachers of Grades 2-8 at an elementary/middle school in the Midwest. Twelve in-depth interviews were transcribed into text data and analyzed for common themes. Using NVivo, Version 10, I was able to more easily manage the volumes of text data. Reoccurring themes and meanings were triangulated with a resiliency questionnaire, school climate surveys, and field notes. The overarching themes that emerged were that teacher resiliency at the target school was lowered when its teachers were exposed to a school climate which allowed for excessive violence, especially fights. A second overarching theme was that there were inconsistencies in the support offered by the school administration, which negatively impacted teacher resiliency. A third overarching theme was that there was a significant lack of parental and community support, which also negatively affected teacher resiliency at the target school. Overarching themes that emerged can now be used to support the need for more effective teacher training about school violence. The outcomes may also help generate improved school violence policies at the local, state, and national levels.

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Yesalonia, Susan. "Understanding middle school students' perspectives regarding physical activity and fitness." ScholarWorks, 2009. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/662.

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Research confirms inactivity increases in adolescence and that unfit youth are at risk of acquiring cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, or other significant physical disorders later in life. Thus, the purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of chronically inactive children who were exposed to an exercise intervention program. The specific focus of the research was to better understand the essential educational needs of the participants and the effective elements of the program, Moving for Fun (MFF), a 7-week after-school fitness intervention program designed to modify chronic inactivity. Open-ended interviews and 3 observations were conducted with 8 middle school students (4 males and 4 females) identified as scoring low on a standardized assessment protocol of health-related physical fitness. Interview data were transcribed and coded using a combination of open and a priori coding to extract significant statements that were analyzed into clusters of meaning that described key elements of the students' experience. Video-taped observations were analyzed to use behaviors during MFF activities as a means of checking interpretations of the interview data. Interpretation of the final structural analysis suggested that students did not have a good understanding health-related fitness or how it is achieved; however they enjoyed participating in inclusive physical activity, and were planning to add more physical activity to their lives. Recommendations include an examination of physical activity programming and an increase in programs that serve participants with varied needs. Developing more student-centered programs that teach or include fitness education can decrease the number of students lacking physical fitness and increase the population of those who carry fitness activities and better health with them into the future.

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Poteet, April. "Middle School Children’s Attitudes Towards Peers with an Intellectual Disability." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1573810996763572.

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Hiatt, Sara Renee. "Middle School Teachers' Knowledge and Training Regarding Anxiety Identification." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1531384416690094.

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Johnson, Christine Elizabeth. "Student Perceived Motivational Climate, Enjoyment, and Physical Activity in Middle School Physical Education." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsc_etds/6.

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Youth physical activity (PA) levels, specifically that of girls, decline as they enter the middle grades (Parish & Treasure, 2003). Physical education (PE) is one area in the school environment where student PA can be increased. One goal recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) is for students to be physically active for at least 50% of class time and be offered PE for at least 225 minutes per week (SHAPE, 2013). Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) suggests student perceived motivational climate can influence PA levels, student enjoyment, and intrinsic motivation. The purpose of this study was to determine if student perceived motivational climate predicted student enjoyment and PA levels in PE while controlling for school, gender, grade, and ethnicity. Youth from three middle schools in the southeast United States were asked to wear a pedometer to measure PA levels in PE and complete a questionnaire to measure perceived motivational climate and enjoyment. Participants included 290 students (n = 108 6th grade students, n = 94 7th grade students, n = 88 8th grade students). Results revealed males were more active than females during PE (Mm=57%, Mf=48%), 7th grade participants had the highest PA levels (M=56%, SD= 16), and Hispanic students were the least active (M=45%, SD=16). After controlling for gender, it was found that males had significantly higher levels of enjoyment during PE (Mm =4.29, Mf = 3.87, p<.01), and a mastery climate was perceived over a performance climate by majority of student regardless of gender, grade, or ethnicity (Mmc=3.78, Mpc=2.2). Statistically significant relationships were found between both mastery (p<.01) and performance scores (p<.01) with enjoyment. The performance relationship was negative while the mastery relationship was positive. There was not a significant relationship between the mastery climate and PA and only the performance climate subcategory Unequal Recognition (p<.001) had a significant relationship with and PA during PE.

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Cradic, Sharon, Kason M. O'Neil, and Diana Mozen. "Modifying Team Sports for Middle School Success." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4035.

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Wills, Rachel D. "Preconception Health Education Assessment in Middle School Students to Reduce Infant Mortality and Birth Defect Risks." The Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1491558900094182.

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Wilson, Kelly Lynn. "Principals' adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation in Texas public middle schools." Diss., Texas A&M University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/2457.

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This study assessed indicators of adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation by middle school principals in the state of Texas. It also assessed school principals?? likelihood of adopting such programs. This study was conducted in the context of changing school policies related to sexuality education and an influx of governmental funding intended to encourage instruction about abstinence-only-until-marriage. The impact of school-based, abstinence education and the role of the principal are of special interest for those promoting healthy sexual behavior among youth. The study??s sample consisted of 433 responses from a proportional random sample of middle school principals selected from 20 Education Service Center Regions in the state of Texas. Rogers?? Diffusion of Innovations Theory provided the theoretical framework and foundation for this research. Five perceived attributions of an innovation??relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability??were the study??s independent variables. The dependent variable was defined as the likelihood of principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education in their schools. Location of schools (i.e., in rural or urban counties), was examined as having a possible moderating effect on other variables. Findings from this study indicated the middle school principal who was most willing to adopt abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs into his or her school??s curriculum strongly believed abstinence education provided important advantages for youth, and strongly perceived abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be consistent with his or her professional and personal beliefs and values. The average principal also did not perceive abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be complex. The typical respondent agreed that elements of abstinence-only-until-marriage education could be easily tried in the school, and considered it important to observe other principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education prior to adopting the innovation. Trialability, complexity and religion were the strongest predictors for likelihood of adoption. Efforts to promote abstinence-only-until-marriage education in the public schools are dependent upon an understanding of the role of administrators in the curriculum adoption process. This study contributes to the knowledge base related to the school principal??s influence on abstinence promoting programs.

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Doyle, Bernadette M. "Parents' knowledge, attitudes and involvement in the comprehensive school health curriculum for grades 7, 8, and 9." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape7/PQDD_0007/MQ42370.pdf.

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Kemp, Carmen Vieyra, and Melody Ann Mendiola. "Educational curriculum for obesity in school aged youth." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2745.

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The purpose of this project was to develop an educational program to assist educators in keeping school children healthy. This program is designed to support professionals who are working to reduce the problem of oobesity in children and adolescents in elementary and middle school setting.

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Orpinas, Pamela Parcel Guy S. "Skills training and social influences for violence prevention in middle schools : a curriculum evaluation /." See options below, 1993. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=744935921&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=68716&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Geurten, Robert L. "Influence of heart rate monitor on performance in one mile run." < Digital Thesis and Dissertation Collection > Username and password required for access, SU only, 2003. http://www.su.edu/library.digitalthesis/geurtenrobert.pdf.

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Storey, Elizabeth. "Relationship between Teacher Characteristics and Accuracy in Identifying Middle School Students with Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression." Scholar Commons, 2016. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6404.

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As a universal screening method, teacher nominations have been found to both miss and misidentify a substantial proportion of students with internalizing disorders such as anxiety and depression (Cunningham & Suldo, 2014; Gelley, 2014; Moor et al., 2007). Although some research has explored the accuracy of teacher nominations when used to identify students with anxiety and depression, no research examined the teacher characteristics that are potentially related to accuracy. The current study conducted a secondary analysis of an archival dataset (Gelley, 2014) to determine which characteristics of teachers (N= 19) are more closely related to accuracy in identifying middle school students (N = 233) with elevated levels of anxiety or depression. Teacher characteristics examined include: teacher self-efficacy beliefs in identifying students with anxiety and depression, teacher acceptance of the general method of asking teachers as a whole to identify students with anxiety and depression, teacher gender, years teaching, and subject taught. Multiple regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between the aforementioned teacher characteristics and teacher accuracy, defined by the conditional probability indices sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV). The combined predictors explained 38 to 69% of the variance in those indicators of accuracy. Results indicated that in predicting sensitivity, being a language arts or math teacher (as compared to being a social studies teacher), having fewer years of professional experience, and reporting greater acceptance of method may predict higher sensitivity rates. In regards to specificity, higher teacher self-efficacy, being a social studies teacher, being male, and having fewer years of professional experience predicted higher specificity rates. In terms of PPV, having higher acceptance of method and more self-efficacy may explain higher PPV rates. Finally, in terms of NPV, having fewer years of professional experience may explain higher NPV rates. Results from this study may be used to guide collaboration and consultation with teachers in universal screenings, and may inform teacher training programs aimed to increase teacher knowledge and confidence identifying students experiencing emotional distress at school.

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Knight, Kristina Noel. "AN ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBSTANCE USE, SELECTED DEMOGRAPHICS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED YOUTH IN AN URBAN MIDWESTERN COUNTY." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1397239012.

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Stovall, Juliett Viola. "A study of the perception of elementary, middle, and high school principals on school social work consultation, collaboration and program development." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2008. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/AAIDP14675.

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This study examines the perception of K-12 principals about school social work consultation, collaboration and program development in a large urban school district in Georgia. The primary survey participants consist of one hundred eight K-12 school principals selected using non-probability sampling. Twenty seven school social workers in the same school district also selected by convenience sampling responded to the survey questionnaire which is designed using a four point Likert scale. The fmdings of the study indicate that responding principals and school social workers perceive consultation, collaboration and program development as expected activities. Responding principals also perceive that it is the responsibility of the principal to ensure that these activities occur. A greater percentage of principals in schools with special education and/or homeless enrollments expect consultation with the school social worker. Principals in schools with special education and homeless enrollments are more likely to 1 include the school social worker as an integral partner in school leadership and decision making than principals in schools with Title I or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) student enrollments.

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Long, Lynn Hunt. "Relationship Between Extent of Extracurricular Participation, Employment, and Substance Use Among Middle and High School Students." UNF Digital Commons, 2004. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/288.

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This study examined the relationship between student use of substances and extent of participation in school and/or community sponsored sport or nonsport activity. The study also examined student substance use and extent of participation in sport or nonsport activity together with extent of employment. Data were provided by 24,699 public school youths who attended grades 6 through 12 and completed the 2001-2002 Duval Secondary Substance Use and Violence Survey: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors. Frequency tables, crosstabulation, chi-square tests, and loglinear analysis were used to analyze the data. The study found: (a) a higher percentage of respondents who participated in 11 or more hours of sport/athletic activity or nonsport activity reported using substances almost every day than did respondents who participated in 1-5 hours of activity (b) a higher percentage of students reported using alcohol almost every day when involved in greater than 20 hours of work per week and 11 or more hours of sport/athletic or nonsport participation than did those with lesser involvement in activity in conjunction with work at any level. Extracurricular programs and student employment may function as protective factors in discouraging adolescent substance use. Extracurricular programs and student employment may also place the student at greater risk for substance abuse when such involvement exceeds 20 hours per week in work and more than 11 hours per week of extracurricular activity. While extracurricular programs and student employment should be designed and offered to encourage widespread student participation, extent of participation should be monitored to assure healthy participation.

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Alradaan, Dalal. "Middle school teachers' attitudes and perceptions about their role in promoting pupils' mental health in the State of Kuwait." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10036/3909.

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This study explores the complexity of teachers’ attitudes towards promoting their pupils’ mental health in Kuwait middle schools, teachers’ perceptions of the contextual factors that shaped those attitudes, the barriers they identify that might hinder the implementation of the promotion process, and changes required to put such a promotion process into practice. A mixed-methodological research approach is adopted within a complementary research design, consisting of two stages. A total of 497 Kuwaiti middle school teachers completed a systematic survey and twelve teachers were subsequently chosen purposely to take part in semi-structured interviews. The study’s findings suggest that Kuwaiti middle school teachers tend to hold moderately favourable attitudes towards promoting pupils’ mental health. However, a variety of personal, interpersonal, socio-cultural, and structural-organizational barriers were perceived by teachers, which could undermine positive attitudes and impact on the implementation of promoting pupils’ mental health. The study also showed teachers’ attitudes and perceptions as markedly embedded within their socio-cultural and religious context.

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Wang, Dongxu. "Healthy Nutrition in Chinese Middle Schools: An Ecological Approach." Thesis, Griffith University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/368142.

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Good nutrition is vital for adolescents, because it supports their growth and helps them to become healthy adults. Under-nutrition delays adolescents’ physical and mental growth and maturation, and reduces adolescents’ learning and working capacity. Meanwhile, over-nutrition in adolescence, together with an unhealthy lifestyle, can lead to overweight and obesity, which are risk factors for many chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. However, nutrition problems in adolescents are both common and serious in developing countries, especially in the rural areas of these countries. For example, both nutritional deficiencies and over-nutrition in adolescents are significant and growing problems in many parts of China. Intervention for adolescents can result in positive changes to their eating behaviours and improvements to their future health. Promoting nutrition for adolescents, accordingly, plays a crucial role in safeguarding a healthy life for individuals, and therefore this study focused on the promotion of good nutrition and healthy dietary intake among adolescents in rural areas of China. In view of the complexity and difficulty of achieving behaviour change, and the strong and sustainable effect that the health-promoting schools (HPS) framework, underpinned by ecological approaches, can make in behaviour change, this study applied both an ecological approach and a HPS framework as theoretical bases. These bases provided the guidance for promoting healthy dietary intake and nutrition in a “total school-based environment”, for the “total population” of the school, not only for students, but also for parents and school staff in rural Chinese middle schools.
Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
School of Medical Science
Griffith Health
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Weiss, Leah. "ELL AND NON-ELL STUDENTS' MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HEAT AND TEMPERATURE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2010. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4413.

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All students come to the classroom with their own ideas about a number of science phenomena. In the classroom setting, English language learners may have ideas about heat and temperature that present additional challenges for teachers. In fact, their ideas can stem from many different influences and English language learners (ELL), in particular, may have misconceptions about topics and language barriers, or misconceptions, that are culturally or language-based (Lee, 2001). This action research thesis was performed to explore the research questions: How did my use of formative assessment affect ELL students' misconceptions about heat?, How did my use of formative assessment uncover students' misconceptions about heat? Formative assessments were used in the classroom to uncover students' misconceptions about heat and temperature. The students performed labs based on the formative assessment activity sheets. The students answer before and after questions related to the labs. Data were collected and analyzed to examine changes in ELL students' conceptions of heat and temperature. Data showed that some ELL students changed their ideas about heat and temperature but other misconceptions remained. Time allotted to instruction and alignment of laboratory activities with formative assessments need to be further explored to address changing students' ideas about heat and temperature.
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Department of Teaching and Learning Principles;
Education
Teaching and Learning Principals

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Vaziri, Alyssa S. "Pink and Dude Chefs: Effectiveness of an After-School Nutrition Knowledge and Culinary Skills Program for Middle School Students to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Consumption." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2018. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1946.

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The rate of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged 12-19 years has more than tripled since 1980, and disproportionately impacts low-income and marginalized populations. Reduction in adolescent obesity rates may result in decreased health risks, decrease healthcare costs, and increased quality of life. Effective intervention methods for adolescent participants have incorporated nutrition knowledge and culinary skill building into afterschool programs. This study examines whether building knowledge, skills, and confidence through a culinary intervention can improve adolescent participants’ choices of healthful foods through increased fruit and vegetable intake. Pink and Dude Chefs (PDC) is an afterschool nutrition education and culinary skills program for middle-school adolescents aged 11-14 years. This project aimed to improve eating behavior in participants by increasing culinary and nutrition self-efficacy. PDC was implemented in Shandon, California from Spring 2014 to Fall 2014, and in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and New Cuyama, California from Fall 2015 to Summer 2016. Eighty-three middle school students participated and completed surveys in the 12-lesson program that covered food safety, micro- and macronutrients, meal planning, and USDA MyPlate guidelines. Participant fruit and vegetable consumption improved following participation. Girls’ frequency of overall fruit consumption increased from a mean of 1.8 (SD 0.9) to 2.0 (SD 1.0). Girls’ vegetable consumption increased from 1.2 (SD 0.8) to 1.5 (SD 0.9). Boys’ fruit consumption increased from 1.9 (SD 1.0) to 2.2 (SD 1.0), and boys’ vegetable consumption increased from 1.1 (SD 0.9) to 1.3 (SD 0.8). More research is needed to evaluate the long-term effect of participation in nutrition education and culinary skills programs. If obesity prevention programs that incorporate a skill-based culinary approach continue to show promising outcomes for adolescents, larger scale efforts may contribute to decreasing the public health and economic burdens associated with obesity.

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De, Avila Elizabeth. "An Analysis of Discourse Present in Sex Education Literature from Palm Beach County Middle Schools| Are Kids Really Learning?" Thesis, Florida Atlantic University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10610503.

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Issues of sexual assault have become pervasive across all social strata in American society. Citizens need to start having conversations regarding these issues. To combat the issue of sexual assault, children need to be educated regarding the multifaceted aspects of sex through sex education in order to understand consent and resources they have available to them. Utilizing grounded theory methodology, this thesis analyzes sex education literature provided to Palm Beach County Middle School students. Using Burke’s theory of terministic screens and Foucauldian theories of power and control; an understanding of the ideological underpinnings of this literature and discourse were acquired. After analysis, suggestions for disclosure and sex education programs are provided.

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Whitney, Emily Areta. "Exploring the capacity of a mid-Western middle school to implement and sustain a Type 2 diabetes prevention program within a coordinated school health program framework: A case study approach." OpenSIUC, 2010. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/244.

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ABSTRACT Lifestyle factors related to overweight, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes are currently in the forefront of health issues affecting children and adolescents. Schools have been considered important venues for disseminating health education and promotion programs. Some investigators, however, contend that school-based programs have only seen modest success over the last two decades. Typically short-term, school-based interventions do not address program sustainability or larger social issues such as socioeconomic status (SES). A growing body of literature suggests there is value in collaborative efforts between university researchers and communities as these relationships can help build the capacity of the school and community. The Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) model was developed as a mechanism to build the organizational capacity of schools to facilitate, integrate and sustain health education and promotion efforts to improve the health of youth in our nation. The purpose of the current study was to assess a mid-western middle school's capacity to sustain a previously implemented Type 2 diabetes prevention program. An instrumental case study design was utilized. A total of 19 interviews were conducted. Additionally, observations and documents related to school policies and procedures were reviewed. The four infrastructures of the CSHP framework were used as predetermined categories into which data were coded. This study found that there was potential for the school to sustain the Type 2 diabetes program within the framework of the CSHP Model. The school already had in place five of the eight CSHP components. The three remaining components could be implemented if several issues were addressed. First, there were many myths and misconceptions regarding the purpose and costs of a CSHP. Education for district administrators, school faculty and staff, as well as the community, would be vital. Concerns regarding personnel to implement a CSHP were expressed. A dedicated health course would also need to be implemented. When planning health related interventions that will be implemented in school-based settings researchers should seriously consider implementing a CSHP prior to employing their short-term programs. If programs can be planned with sustainability in mind, there is potential for greater health outcomes for school-aged children and adolescents.

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Widmer, Franziska. "A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Research Study of Teachers' Perceptions and Perspectives of High Quality Movement in the Classroom." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1617722764701464.

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Jennings, Mindy Layne. "How Has the Current Rise in Death by Suicide Among Adolescents Led to the Development of Evidence-Based Practices and Programming within a U.S. Middle School Curriculum to Address Mental Health Issues?" Miami University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1593644221318441.

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Heitkamp, Stacey. "Preservice Teacher Awareness of Risk Factors for Student Suicide." Cleveland State University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1307665217.

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Crawley, Manuella B. "AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SELECTED DEMOGRAPHICS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DIETARY BEHAVIOR AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1403105482.

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Estrada, Chris. "Evaluation of selected physical activities on maintenance of target heart rate in Hispanic middle school students." To access this resource online via ProQuest Dissertations and Theses @ UTEP, 2009. http://0-proquest.umi.com.lib.utep.edu/login?COPT=REJTPTU0YmImSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=2515.

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Valley, Anthony Dean. "Not For the Faint of Heart: The Social Construction of Oregon Charter Schools." PDXScholar, 2003. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3556.

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Over the past two decades, pressure to both reform public education and provide educational choices for families has led to the creation of charter schools. Charter schools are based on the premise of operational autonomy in exchange for accountability for agreed upon results. Their appeal is widespread, with over 2,000 charter schools opening in the United States since 1990. The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study is to describe the process of initiating a charter school. Eight key informants representing five Oregon charter schools were included in the study. These key informants were directly involved in the formation of their schools. I also interviewed a charter school specialist at the Oregon Department of Education to provide context. Potential limitations included the size of the interview pool and the experiences of the author at an Oregon charter school. I collected interview and document data from the key informants. The interview data were transcribed and analyzed using NUD*IST 4 data analysis software. Study findings revealed that the key informants were motivated by (a) the desire for freedom, (b) the desire to meet perceived community needs, and (c) a desire to exercise school choice. The key informants accessed opportunities, including (a) the opportunity to access Oregon's newly created charter school law, (b) the opportunity to work with individuals with whom founders had previous professional experience, and (c) the opportunity to form new working relationships. The key informants also accessed (a) grants, (b) professional services, and (c) community resources as means to initiate their schools. Additionally, I found that the experiences of the participants in creating their charter schools had strong connections to Berger and Luckman's (1966) concepts of social construction. The results of the study indicated that (a) Oregon's charter school founders had a strong desire for freedom, (b) charter schools were a safety valve for school districts to respond to opposition, (c) Oregon's charter school laws handicapped charter founders, and (d) the future of Oregon charter schools is uncertain.

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Hallion, James Patrick. "The relationship between academic performance and physical fitness: An analysis of academic performance scores and Fitnessgram scores in San Bernardino and Riverside counties." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2383.

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The focus of this project is an analysis of the relationship between the results of the Academic Performance Index (API) and the Fitnessgram for seventh grade students in California's Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Results of the analysis show a positive relationship beween academic scores and fitness scores.

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Hauck, Elizabeth Carol. "Staying on Script: Sexual Scripts and Sex Education." PDXScholar, 2015. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/2401.

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Existing research suggests that men and women develop differing sexual scripts that influence their behavior, interactions and emotions regarding sex. The objective of this project is to examine the experiences of men and women with formal sex education programs, especially in regards to information about: anatomy and biology, sexual responsibility and risk taking, sexual desire, virginity and abstinence, as well as to explore sources of sex education outside of school. Several studies suggest masculine sexual scripts dictate that men generally construct a more body-focused approach to sex, with an emphasis on competition, aggression and achievement. Conversely, emphasized feminine sexual scripts call for a more emotion-focused approach to sex that stresses self-control, resistance and sexual 'gatekeeping'. One of the explanations for this is adolescents' experience with formal sex education in school. Gendered messages in sex education that reproduce dominant sexual scripts have the potential to reinforce sexual double standards that affirm male desire and regulate female desire. Previous studies have determined school to be a place where individuals develop scripts that guide them through many aspects of social life. While one recent study has pointed to the existence of gendered messages in sex education films, there is little research on how men's and women's experiences with formal sex education influence their interaction with different sexual scripts. Additionally, this research recognizes that interaction with sexual scripts occurs in a multitude of settings over the life course, and although formal sex education is the focus of this analysis because of the explicit messages communicated to adolescents during a very formative stage, other more informal sources of sexual information (i.e. family, peers, and the internet) are explored in comparison with school-based sex education. The findings of this study indicate a gendered patter in access to sexual scripts, drawing from participants' accounts of their sex education experiences in school, as well as important differences in the messages, or scripts communicated to them about sex from friends, family and online. Most notably, men and women generally recount interaction with scripts that reinforce traditional masculine and feminine sexuality in formal, school-based sex education programs. However, sexual learning from more informal sources, like from families and the internet, indicate possible shifts in traditional gendered sexuality, especially for women.

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Jacobs, James A. "School Climate: A Comparison of Teachers, Students, and Parents." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3476.

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This study was designed to examine the benefits of positive school climate and to measure the perceptions of school climate for intermediate grades in a Northeast Tennessee School district. An online school climate survey was used to collect responses from participants in intermediate grades and focused on the 3 major components of school climate: school engagement, school environment, and school safety. Data were collected for 2 consecutive years in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Response totals included 1,955 student responses, 116 teacher responses, and 210 parent responses that were analyzed and used for this study. Of the student totals, some students that were in 5th grade in 2016-2017 may have completed the survey again as 6th graders in 2017-2018. Findings indicated that there were no significant difference in the perceptions of students, parents, and teachers in school climate over a 2-year span for this district. Research indicates there are multiple benefits to a positive school climate, including higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and a decrease in discipline referrals.

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Placencia, Nikki J. "Experience and Attitudes of Teachers Towards Stuttering Intervention, Education, and Resources." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397764560.

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Boggus, Katrina. "Teaching: The Fire In My Heart." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2019. https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/144.

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Through my experiences interning as a first-year teacher of underprivileged students, I have learned that being an educator is more than a career, it is a lifestyle. It is not a job title, but an identity we inhabit. This year my role as an educator consumed every part of me; mind, body, and soul. It pushed me to analyze my identity, critique my privilege, study learning theories, implement various pedagogies, evaluate meaningful content and research contextual situations. Through this process of self-discovery and research, I have determined my educational philosophy to be: children are born with greatness and have unique experiences that can be crafted into excellence through emancipatory environments that are mentally, physically, and socially inclusive.

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Faulkner, Jamie. "Pre-teenage Transgender Children: Their Families and Education." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1435244358.

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Savard, Jedidiah S. "Reducing Adolescent Anger and Aggression with Biofeedback: A Mixed-Methods Multiple Case Study." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1499119177225382.

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Atwong, Andrew. "Proximity to Children: A Geospatial Approach to Understanding the Relationship between Fast Food and Schools." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2016. http://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1362.

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In a time when Americans are waking up to the health consequences of consuming fast food, researchers have discovered that fast food restaurants seem to be located in greater concentrations near primary or secondary schools. While this phenomenon affects the food environments of some children and carries implications as to their short term and long term health (which has also been well researched), this paper focuses primarily on fast food restaurants that are within walking distance of schools. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to integrate geospatial, business, demographic, and food quality data, I use linear regressions to examine whether and which fast food restaurants achieve greater sales by being closer to schools. By including an interaction term in my regressions, I find that low-quality, unhealthy fast food restaurants are rewarded with higher sales when in proximity to schools than identical restaurants that are farther away. Conversely, higher-quality fast food establishments actually earn lower sales when in proximity to schools. This paper adds to the existing literature by using fast food sales near schools to infer the dietary choices of children, evaluate the success of location strategies employed by the fast food industry, and offer new insights to public health professionals.

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Leffler, Scott W. "Roseville Middle School technology education comparison." Menomonie, WI : University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2004. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2004/2004lefflers.pdf.

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Schwartz, Sandra. "Vocal Health of Middle School and High School Choral Directors." Scholarly Repository, 2006. http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/52.

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Teachers are considered professional voice users because they depend on the regular and uninterrupted use of the voice. The nature of teaching requires more extensive use of the voice than other professions. Therefore, teachers are faced with a greater risk of developing voice problems. In addition to using the voice to present content to students, teachers must also manage the classroom and student behavior. All of these activities have potential to compromise vocal integrity. The purpose of this study was to examine the vocal health of selected middle school and high school choral directors. Specifically, it explored relationships between vocal health condition as determined by the modified Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and self-report vocal health rating and (a) age, (b) gender, (c) years of teaching, (d) level of teaching, (e) vocal health education, and (f) fundamental frequency and intensity ranges of the voice as indicated by the voice range profile (VRP). This study also sought to determine the relationship between VRP, and age, gender, years of teaching, and level of teaching. Results indicate choral directors' vocal intensity range is significantly smaller than the trained and untrained populations, choral directors' minimum vocal intensity is significantly higher than the trained and untrained populations, and choral directors are able to produce significantly fewer semitones resulting in a smaller vocal frequency range than trained and untrained populations.

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Martinie, Sherri L. "Middle school rational number knowledge." Diss., Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/281.

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Lofgran, Brandi Lue. "Science Self-Efficacy and School Transitions: Elementary School to Middle School and Middle School to High School." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2012. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3669.

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This study examined the science self-efficacy beliefs of students before and after transitions from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school. The purpose was to explore whether those beliefs changed with grade level, gender, and ethnicity. Data were collected through a modified Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (Muris, 2001), which was adapted to focus on science self-efficacy. Multiple ordinary least squares regression was used to analyze the data. All grade levels showed a clear decline in science self-efficacy after sixth grade with females, Hispanic students, and ninth graders showing the greatest decline in science self-efficacy.

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Yang, Hui Ling. "Middle school student involvement in China." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=96913.

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The promotion of student involvement has been widely studied in education research that demonstrates benefits to students, teachers, schools, and society in general. This study examines the involvement of China's middle school students in teaching, class management, and school management. The purpose of this study is to raise the awareness of student democracy in middle schools in China, and in China's basic education reform. This study investigates educators' and students' views of student involvement and school practices involving students. This study also attempts to identify preconditions for, as well as barriers to, meaningful and effective student involvement in China's middle schools. The methods chosen include individual interviews, a group interview, and a questionnaire survey. Participants are educators and students of the middle school in China where the researcher conducted the field work. The findings reveal that even though both educators and students believe in the idea of student involvement, middle school student involvement is limited in practice in China. Examination-oriented education is considered the biggest challenge. According to the study's participants, a sound school support mechanism for student involvement can achieve student democracy in China's schools. This study positively responds to the current New Curriculum Reform in China, which calls for humanized education in which students are trusted as capable persons. A relationship of equality between teachers and students is valued.
La promotion de l'engagement étudiant a été largement étudiée dans les recherches dans le domaine d'éducation qui démontre des avantages aux étudiants, aux enseignants, aux écoles, et à la société en général. Cette étude examine la participation des étudiants du premier cycle du secondaire de la Chine dans l'enseignement, la gestion de classe, et l'administration scolaire. Le but de cette étude est de soulever la conscience de la démocratie étudiante dans les écoles du premier cycle secondaire en Chine, et dans la réforme de l'éducation de base en Chine. Cette étude examine les éducateurs et les points de vue des étudiants sur leur participation et leurs pratiques étudiantes. Cette étude essaye également d'identifier des conditions préalables pour, ainsi que des barrières à la participation étudiante significative et efficace dans les écoles du premier cycle secondaire en Chine. Les méthodes choisies comprennent des entrevues avec des individus et avec un groupe ainsi que un sondage basé sur des questionnaires individuels. Les participants sont des éducateurs et des étudiants de l 'école du premier cycle secondaire en Chine où le chercheur a fait ses enquêtes sur le terrain. Les résultats révèlent que quoique les éducateurs et les étudiants croient en l'idée de la participation étudiante, la participation étudiante pratique est limitée dans les écoles du premier cycle secondaire en Chine. L'éducation orientée et basée sur les résultats des examens est considérée le plus grand défi. Selon les participants de l'étude, un mécanisme solide de soutien d'école pour la participation étudiante peut réaliser une démocratie étudiante dans les écoles en Chine. Cette étude répond d'une manière franche à la nouvelle réforme d'éducation courante en Chine, qui revendique une éducation humanisée dans laquelle des étudiants sont considérés digne de foi en tant que personnes capables. Les relations égales entre les enseignants et les étudiants ont aussi été évaluées.

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