METHODOLOGY This study was a naturalistic design with qualitative data collection of student learning. Qualitative data will be collected through field notes, reflections, comprehension assessments, and student responses to interview question related to mindfulness. Students will be video and audio recorded. Parent permission for their child to be included in this research was granted through written consent. This study will be done within the context of regular instruction which will be the best way to collect the data. I will provide the same instruction for the whole class but my focus will be on my case study students and only they will be interviewed and assessed. The two case study students were asked a few interview questions before the implementation of the mindfulness practice and then a week after it was taught systematically for a week. Questions targeted what they thought about mindfulness practice and how they felt when asked to think quietly. The students answered orally and by choosing a picture of an emotional face that best described their feelings and thoughts. Teacher observations were video recorded during a story read aloud. Student behavior was documented during the storytelling and the Think Pair Share comprehension activity that followed. Students were then assessed on story summary using pictures, main idea, character, setting, and connections to self or experiences. A teacher created 1-4 point rubric was used to assess the student learning and was used for both the pre and post test. Step by Step
Research Questions Language Arts; Comprehension, story retell, main ideas, details, and connections Teacher reads Mole and Baby Bird Teacher observations while story was being read (teacher will video the students). Matt: Will use observation table here; Observed Behavior/Feeling/Inferences docs.google.com/document/d/1q7lIvsBeQYeryL9fNa5yv2wgVRCMTDQrewCvlggL7-k/edit Eric: Will use observation table here; Observed Behavior/Feeling/Inferences All students Think, Pair, Share the questions (teacher will video here). 1. Did you like or dislike the story, why? 2. Who was in the story? 3. Where does the story take place? 4. Can you tell me what happens in the story? 5. Does this story make you think of other things, books or experiences Teacher observations during TPS (Video recorded) Matt: Will use observation table here; Observed Behavior/Feeling/Inferences Eric:Will use observation table here; Observed Behavior/Feeling/Inferences Questions for TPS and for one-on-one questioning with case study students. Answers will be recorded with video. A teacher created 1-4 rubric will be used to score the comprehension answers. Kindergarten Report Card Rubric 1. Did you like or dislike the story, why? ____________ 2. Who was in the story? ____________ 3. Where does the story take place? ____________ 4. Can you tell me what happens in the story? _____________________________________ 5. Does this story make you think of other things, books or experiences? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mindfulness Self Evaluation Interview will be video recorded Do you like doing the mindfulness activities? Y___ N___ What face shows how you feel about it? (Here will be drawn 5 faces with varying degrees of enthusiasm) How do you feel about it? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you feel different after you do mindfulness? Y____ N____ Can you describe how you feel after you do it? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How is your behavior after the mindfulness lesson? (Here will be drawn 5 faces with varying degrees of enthusiasm) How well do you learn after the mindfulness lessons? (Here will be drawn 5 faces with varying degrees of enthusiasm) Can you describe how you feel after you do it? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Letter to the family: Dear Families, I am working on a study this year about Mindfulness Training in the classroom. Mindfulness is a method to help people be aware and alert in their environment through deep breathing, listening exercises, and meditation practices. I will be observing student activities and lessons with and without the use of Mindfulness to note any differences in student focus and engagement. I will be videotaping and audio recording the class at times, but this will only be seen by me and will not be shared to anyone publicly or privately. The purpose of this is so that I can accurately document classroom observations while teaching. I would like to have your permission to use the information I learn from your child to write a paper. No names or identities will be used or shared. I do not foresee that there will be any risk to your child or their education. Please sign this form and return to me by November 1. If you agree to participate but change your mind later, your wishes will be respected. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Ms. Wade I give my permission for my child to participate in the study on Mindfulness in the classroom. Child’s first and last name, printed ___________________________ Parent’s signature ________________________________________ Date _______________ Queridas familias, Estoy trabajando en un estudio de este año sobre el entrenamiento de la mente en el aula. La atención plena es un método para ayudar a la gente a ser consciente y alerta en su entorno a través de la respiración profunda, ejercicios de escucha, y las prácticas de meditación. Voy a ser la observación de actividades de los estudiantes y las lecciones con y sin el uso de la Atención observar las diferencias en el enfoque de los estudiantes y de compromiso. Voy a grabar en vídeo y audio grabación de la clase a veces, pero esto sólo será visto por mí y no será compartida con nadie pública o privada. El propósito de esto es por lo que yo puedo documentar con exactitud observaciones de clases mientras que la enseñanza. Me gustaría tener su permiso para utilizar la información que aprendo de su hijo a escribir un artículo. Ninguno de los nombres o identidades serán usados o compartidos. No preveo que habrá ningún riesgo para su hijo o su educación. Por favor firme este formulario y devolverlo antes del 1 de noviembre Si usted acepta participar, pero cambia de opinión más tarde, se respetará sus deseos. Muchas gracias. Sinceramente, Sra. Wade Doy mi permiso para que mi hijo participe en el estudio sobre la Atención en el aula. del niño nombre y apellido, impreso ___________________________ Firma del padre ___________________________________________ Fecha _______________
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