Fostering Classroom Communities

• • The title of the dissertation
  Promoting a positive learning environment school setting investigation. 
  • The early childhood problem researched in the dissertation along with a brief explanation of the study—study purpose, population/participants, methodology, data sources, and conclusions
  The problem of the study is the effects poverty has on children in regards to their living environment and poor performance in the classroom as a result.  It also touches on how poverty in children lowers self-esteem and motivation inside of the classroom, sithole, (2017).  The purpose of the study is to “investigate the causes and consequences of a school’s setting in promoting a positive learning environment and discussed the benefit of a positive learning environment in schools,” Sithole, (2017). 
  The participants used for this study were 2 Principals, 8 Heads of department, 12 Teachers, 2 Administrators and 120 students.  The methodology for the study focused on the research design, population, sample and sampling techniques, and Data collection and analysis.  The data collection used evaluated the perceptions and attitudes of different people on how they view a positive learning environment.  The data collection was done through interviews and questionnaires given to the different participants.  In conclusion for the study the success of students in their academic performance lies in creating a stimulating and effective teaching environment, Sithole, (2017). 
  • 3 resources used by the author, and why each was relevant to the study
  Alhojailan, M. 2012. Thematic analysis: A critical review of its process and evaluation. West East Journal of Social Science, 1, 39-47.
  ·         This resource was relevant to the study because it focused on analysis which is important to the research and most research.
  Anderson, C. (2003). The research for school climate: A review of the research, Review of Educational Research, 52, 368-420.
  ·         This resource is important because it talks about the school as a whole and education which is important to the study. 
   Andrew, T. (2014). Creating a learning environment that promotes respect. Retrieved from http://www.suite101.com/article
  ·         This resource is relevant because it helps in knowing how to create a learning environment that is beneficial to both the student and teacher, which both can learn in. 
  • How the information gleaned from this dissertation may further your work related to fostering supportive learning environments through positive classroom cultures and classroom communities.
  The information that I received from the dissertation will help me as I continue my career in fostering supportive learning environments.  I will know how to support children who are of all statuses and classes in life and what different effects poverty has on their learning in the classroom.  This will also help me with strategies to use for those children inside of the classroom.  Knowing that my teaching sets the tone and can overcome any adversity a child is facing will also help in my work in supportive learning environments. 
  Reference:
  Sithole, (2017).  Promoting a positive learning environment: School setting investigation. Retrieved from: http://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/24348/dissertation_sithole_n.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y