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Relationships Matter: Illuminating the Voices of Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile

Diamond, M. Eileen
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1312163977

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2011, Doctor of Philosophy, Miami University, Educational Leadership.
Middle school teachers who work with students as extracurricular advisors are a very distinctive and unique group of teachers. Students lodged between elementary and high schools can be at a greater risk of losing interest in school and feeling less a part of the school community during this crucial developmental time period. The purpose of this study was to draw attention to the stories of 22 teachers who extended their day to work with middle school students as club advisors. The study used qualitative research methods guided by an interpretive/constructivist lens. Teachers who work as extracurricular advisors may bring a new point of view to the educational field to shed light into ways schools can become more viable for students, teachers and the educational community. Teachers who are leaders in their school sites are a valuable resource for students and for our schools since they can build a sense of community within these small groups that can lead to greater student and teacher empowerment. The ultimate purpose of this research project is to use the data gathered to improve the lives of K-12 teachers, and students and the learning communities they form.
Sally Lloyd, PhD (Committee Chair)
Laurence Boggess, PhD (Committee Member)
Kate Rousmaniere, PhD (Committee Member)
William Boone, PhD (Other)
131 p.
Educational Leadership; Middle School Education; Teacher Education
student empowerment; teacher self-efficacy; teacher leadership; extracurricular advisors; middle school students

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  • Diamond, M. E. (2011). Relationships Matter: Illuminating the Voices of Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile [Doctoral dissertation, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1312163977

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Diamond, M.. Relationships Matter: Illuminating the Voices of Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile. 2011. Miami University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1312163977.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Diamond, M.. "Relationships Matter: Illuminating the Voices of Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile." Doctoral dissertation, Miami University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1312163977

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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