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Lyndsey Heikes

Campfire Chat: Kindling Classroom Relationships

This poster presentation explores the use of conversation circles in classrooms as a proactive management strategy. The research is based off of a two-part guiding question: “What impact do positive classroom relationships have on the overall management of a classroom?” AND “What is a strategy I can use in my future classroom to build these positive relationships?” My methods for gathering data included a study of research synthesizing the link between relationships and effective classroom management and the power of connection through respectful conversation. Findings affirmed the influence of relationships in behavior management and proved the impact of shared routine through a conversation circle. Great things are kindling as students and teachers gather around the “campfire” – and it starts with one routine and one relationship at a time! 

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10 AM – Noon

Lyndsey Heikes

Tug O’ War: Identity Development of an 8-Year-Old Homeschool Boy

This poster presentation evaluates the research I conducted on an eight-year-old homeschool boy “Mr. P”. My study in this area of his development was guided by the question: “Where is Mr. P in his identity development and how do the variables around him influence this?” My methods for collecting data were primarily observation, interviews with Mr. P and his family members, and artwork done by Mr. P. The findings made a connection between Mr. P’s self-concept, self-esteem, and Erikson’s Industry v. Inferiority concept. The data displays a “Tug O’ War” within Mr. P as his identity is challenged and growing pains ensue. The inner struggle is a healthy one and my recommendations for continued healthy development are embedded within D. Pink’s autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Mr. P’s identity is richly embedded within this presentation, giving you a glimpse of his life and how it connects to developmental psychology. 

EDUC 330 Child Development

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10 AM – Noon