Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership
Department
Teacher Leadership
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Chinasa Elue
Second Advisor
Dr. Nicholas Clegorne
Third Advisor
Dr. Albert Jimenez
Abstract
Student stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. Following the pandemic, more research is needed to better understand what types of interventions can be supportive in helping students manage their emotional wellbeing. To better support them, the researcher worked with various English Language Arts middle school teachers to implement Calming Corners, a social emotional based intervention. In this qualitative action research study, students in sixth-eighth grades were offered the use of Calming Corners in their English Language Arts classes. This research examined whether the Calming Corners was effective in reducing stress and anxiety for the students in their educational setting.