Program
Special Education M.A.
Year Approved
2022
First Advisor
Silmser, Lisa
Second Reader
Amie Lorence;
Abstract
The impact of restorative practices on school climate is affirmed as the fostering of teacher-student relationship impacts connection, empathy, and social skills. Bullying decreased, self-advocacy increased, and school communities became both more present and calmer comparatively. Communication increased with an acquisition of restorative language, learning outcomes increased when students were in the classroom, and authenticity was formed. The mode of restorative intervention was interchangeable to best meet the needs of the proactive or reactive approach. The impact of school climate and the longevity of restorative practice was dependent upon the process of implementation, the culture of the school, and investment to create real, sustainable change.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Lister, K. E. (2022). The Influence of Restorative Practice on School Climate [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/818