This research delved into the impact of morning meetings on students' social skills and overall conduct in primary education. Morning meetings were considered essential for nurturing critical social skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, and respect, deemed crucial for success in the twenty-first century. The study explored teachers' perspectives and experiences with morning meetings, specifically investigating observable changes in teacher-student relationships as a result of continuous morning interactions.
The primary research question addressed the longitudinal impact of constant morning meetings on teacher-student relationships. Definitions were established, emphasizing the development of social skills, teacher-student relationships, and the improvement of classroom behavior. The literature review underscored the significance of morning meetings in meeting students' social and emotional needs, contributing to socio-emotional learning and creating positive school environments. The Responsive Classroom technique, incorporating morning meetings, was examined for its influence on students' conduct and social-emotional development.
The review detailed the components of morning meetings, such as greetings, sharing, group activities, and morning messages, showcasing their role in fostering inclusivity and positive relationships within the classroom. The study concluded that morning meetings played a pivotal role in improving school discipline by fostering social and emotional growth, interpersonal skills, and a positive classroom environment. The implementation of morning meetings was deemed crucial for building a supportive classroom community and managing behavior effectively. The Responsive Classroom and morning meetings were highlighted as essential components in creating conducive learning environments, contributing to students' success.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Research Questions
- Definitions
- Literature Review
- Morning Meetings and Student Needs
- Connections to a Responsive Classroom
- Components of Morning Meeting and Advantages
- Exploring Additional Research
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This qualitative research study investigates the impact of morning meetings on primary school students' social skills and overall conduct. The main objective is to explore how continuous morning meetings affect teacher-student relationships. The study focuses on teachers' perspectives and experiences with morning meetings, particularly observable changes in their relationships with students.
- The significance of morning meetings in fostering social and emotional development in students
- The role of morning meetings in creating positive and inclusive classroom environments
- The impact of morning meetings on teacher-student relationships
- The connection between morning meetings and improved classroom behavior
- The effectiveness of the Responsive Classroom technique, which incorporates morning meetings, in promoting students' social-emotional growth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction discusses the importance of social skills for students' success in the twenty-first century and highlights the role of morning meetings in promoting these skills. The research question focuses on the longitudinal impact of morning meetings on teacher-student relationships. The definitions section clarifies the concepts of social skill development, teacher-student relationships, and classroom behavior improvement. The literature review explores the benefits of morning meetings in meeting students' social and emotional needs, creating a positive school environment, and supporting socio-emotional learning. The review also examines the components of morning meetings, such as greetings, sharing, group activities, and morning messages, and their role in fostering inclusivity and positive relationships within the classroom.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this research are: morning meetings, social skills, classroom behavior, teacher-student relationships, socio-emotional learning, Responsive Classroom, primary education, inclusive education, positive school environment, student development, and twenty-first-century skills.
- Quote paper
- Joseph Kariuki (Author), 2023, The Impact of Morning Meetings among Primary School Children, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1446949
