Pilot Study. Middle Schools Transition Program. December 2009
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Cross-Institutional Collaboration ; Initiated a pilot study in fall 2009 with Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Dept of Psychology and Neuroscience, to examine how parents, teachers, and peers shape students’ motivation and academic outcomes (engagement, aspirations, achievement, attendance) during fifth grade and in preparation for middle school. Approximately 100 fifth grade students in one elementary school in Durham participated in the pilot study. Data collection will continue in spring 2010.
Service Performed By
- Riggsbee, Jan Professor of the Practice of Education
Role
- Pilot Study
Date
- December 2009
Host Organization
- Middle Schools Transition Program
Location or Venue
- Durham Public Schools