Date of Award
Spring 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Transformative Education and Social Change
Committee Chairperson
Dr. John Elmore, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Dr. Jason Wozniak, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Dr. Dana Morrison, Ph.D.
Abstract
Throughout this thesis, I will be discussing some of the pressure and stresses placed upon educators in the traditional school setting in America. Under an educational system that is about rigid routine and control, I examine the ill effects that come from a lack of creativity and autonomy. My overall goal throughout the thesis is to define what joy looks like for our students and staff. I conclude with a program proposal that links the concepts of free play, movement through wandering, and mental wellness to building a better community.
Recommended Citation
Middleton, Eric, "Rising With Joy: Re-Defining the Meaning of School Success" (2023). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 325.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/325
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