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Effects on School Climate on Student Achievement
Introduction
The role of school climate in student achievement has been a subject of ongoing debate and investigation in educational research. The relationship between the two is multifaceted and is suggested to affect various aspects of student life, including academic performance, social-emotional development, and mental health (Demiroz, 2020). This paper examines the perception of school climate by staff members in public elementary schools and its potential impact on student achievement.
The Research Problem
The problem to be studied is the potential link between school climate, as perceived by public elementary school staff, and student achievement. Although there is a wealth of research suggesting that school climate can influence student achievement, there is less understanding about the relationship between staff perceptions of school climate and student outcomes (Demiroz, 2020; Thapa et al., 2013).
Background and Justification
School climate refers to the quality and character of school life, which is based on patterns of people's experiences of school life and reflects norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and organizational structures (Cohen et al., 2009). Previous studies have suggested that positive school climates lead to improved student achievement (Grayson & Alvarez, 2008). However, most of these studies have focused on the perception of school climate by students, rather than by staff (MacNeil et al., 2009).
Educators play a critical role in shaping the school climate, and...…find the research findings useful as it may help them understand the importance of school climate for their children's academic success. Furthermore, understanding the role of staff perceptions in student achievement could contribute to the development of more effective staff training and professional development programs in schools.
Conclusion
Exploring the connection between the perceptions of school climate by public elementary school staff and student achievement is a pertinent issue in today's education research field. This study has the potential to fill a significant gap in the literature and contribute valuable insights to strategies aimed at improving student outcomes. The audiences who would benefit from this study are numerous, ranging from educators, school administrators, and policymakers to parents and the students themselves. It…
References
Bear, G. G., Gaskins, C., Blank, J., & Chen, F. F. (2011). Delaware School Climate Survey—Student: Its factor structure, concurrent validity, and reliability. Journal of School Psychology, 49(2), 157-174.
Cohen, J., McCabe, E. M., Michelli, N. M., & Pickeral, T. (2009). School climate: Research, policy, teacher education and practice. Teachers College Record, 111(1), 180-213.
Demiroz, S. (2020). The relationship between secondary schools students' perceptions of school climate, their school belonging and their academic achievement. Education Reform Journal, 5(2), 60-77.
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