ERIC Number: ED636394
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Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 182
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ISBN: 979-8-3799-0328-2
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A Qualitative Study of Math Interventions for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Secondary Settings
King, Angela
ProQuest LLC, D.Ed. Dissertation, Northcentral University
The focus of this research study was to explore math interventions for students with emotional behavioral disorders in secondary settings. The problem that was addressed in this qualitative, descriptive study was that students with emotional behavioral disorders are not receiving effective math interventions in secondary math classrooms, therefore the purpose was to explore how teachers across the United States implement math intervention strategies to meet the needs of students with emotional behavioral disorders in secondary high school level settings. The guiding theoretical framework of the study was Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. Nine participants were interviewed individually and five participated in a focus group to promote a discussion about math interventions. Utilizing the data from the interviews, Braun and Clarke's six step thematic analysis was used to determine eight themes. One of these themes established the importance of establishing relationships to individualize interventions for students. Two themes displayed that accommodations and strategies were being utilized in the classroom as math interventions. Additionally, the fourth theme indicated that teachers had a lack of awareness for math interventions for students with emotional behavioral disorders. The challenges of working with students with emotional behavioral disorders is another theme that the data illustrated. The final two themes suggested the need for professional development and resources. Implications that arose from the study include that teachers are lacking an awareness in math interventions and may rely on accommodations and strategies instead and therefore need professional development opportunities. Future research should focus on evidence-based math interventions for students with emotional behavioral disorders, which would result in professional development training for teachers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Mathematics Instruction, Intervention, Student Needs, Educational Practices, Knowledge Level, Individualized Instruction, Educational Needs
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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