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Confirmation Proposal: 2016 INTERVENTION ON A STRING
RESEARCH PROPOSAL:
Intervention on a string: What is the impact on communication, social skills and self-esteem in children, including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), using puppetry as a tool of intervention?
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Researcher : Leanne Guihot
Supervisors: Dr. Jill ScevakDavid Roy
To be undertaken with the School of Education, at the University of Newcastle.
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Contents
Literature Review 3
Introduction 3
Mainstream Inclusion and Children with SEN in Australia 6
Communication and Social Skills / Self-Esteem / Emotion Regulation 7
Quality Creative Arts Practices : Drama 11
Puppetry 13
1. Research Design 17
2. Intervention 20
3. Ethics 22
4. Timetable 23
5. References 25
6. Appendices 31
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Literature Review
Introduction
Education for All effectively means FOR ALL, particularly thosewho are most vulnerable and most in need. The future is not fated,but will be fashioned by our values, thoughts and actions.
(The Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education, Preface, p. iv, 1994)
In an ideal world, children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be treated with dignity
and respect, and an equitable education system would be made available to all children. It has
been argued that education is instrumental in the achievement of these fundamental goals in
society by increasing opportunity, and enhancing life choices and quality of life (Marston, and
Dee, 2015; Pfeffer, 2014). It is through well-developed, inclusive education that equity and social
capability for all children including those with SEN may be made possible (Marston, and Dee,
2015; Pfeffer, 2014). The British theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking has done much to
heighten awareness around the needs of people with disabilities, and has ‘awakened us not only to
the terrible struggle faced by those with Lou Gehrig's disease, but to the fact that no matter how
severe one's physical limitations, the heart and mind have astronomical potential’ (Uehling, 1998),
and he remains to this day, a determined campaigner for people with special educational and
physical needs (Rees, 2015).
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In Australia, according to the NSW Department of Education, all students in NSW public schools
are treated equally under the NSW Government Equity policy
(http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studentwellbeing/equalopportunities.php). The
goal in NSW Public schools is that all students, regardless of ability and need for additional
support, are entitled to an education. As stated by the Department of Education, students with
disabilities and special needs are supported through a wide range of programs and services that
operate in regular and special schools across the state
(http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/our-services/schools/disability-services). However, contained in the
executive summary in the Report on the Review of Disability Standards for Education 2005, the
findings regarding access and participation for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are
as follows:
There are examples of students with disability being unable to access and participate in
education on the same basis as other students and where the intent of the Standards is not
being met in practice.
There is limited accessible practical advice and training on implementing the Standards for
educators about identifying individual needs, developing individual education plans and
providing appropriate support to achieve learning outcomes.
There is limited access to qualified professionals and limited ongoing professional
development in inclusive education.
(Report on the Review of Disability Standards for Education 2005, 2012, p. IV)
These shortcomings are also echoed within the ‘Every Student, Every School’ policy, which is
supported by the Commonwealth Government's More Support for Students with Disabilities
National Partnership, which provided almost $48 million in 2012 and 2013 to build the
capabilities of schools to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities
(www.det.nsw.edu.au/every-student-every-school). ‘Every Student, Every School’ is an initiative
that aims to provide better learning and support for the 90,000 students with Special Educational
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Needs (SEN) in Australian public schools through a strong focus on professional learning and
support for teachers and support staff giving students with SEN additional learning and support at
the time that they need it (www.det.nsw.edu.au/every-student-every-school). However, these
vital support infrastructures are not currently available in every public school. In many cases,
regular class teachers wait for the support they need in teaching the students in their class, leaving
many students without individualised guidance and adequate tuition
(https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/how-we-operate/national-partnerships-
program/every-student-every-school/support-for-students.pdf). Thus, whilst Australian
governments struggle to implement policies, and meet the challenges of ensuring that every
student regardless of their ability receives an equitable and quality education, the problems and
barriers remain and children with SEN face unjustifiable hardships.
The need for improvement in education for children, including children with SEN creates multiple
challenges for education systems where funding, placement and support are stretched to the limit
(Galletly, Knight and Dekkers, 2010). However, research has found that the use of creative arts
practices has a positive impact on children’s academic and non-academic self-concept, helping
promote scholastic involvement in all children, including children with SEN (Littledyke, 2015;
Roy and Dock, 2014; Russel-Bowie, 2013). This also impacts on self-esteem, through increased
confidence in creative expression, enquiry and problem-solving skills, and communication and
social skills. (Alesi, Rappo and Pepi, 2012; Burton, Horowitz and Abeles, 1999; Baurain and
Nader-Grosbois, 2012; O’Mara, March, Craven and Debus, 2006; Trimingham, 2010).
While there are studies that explore equity, communication, social development and self-esteem in
the education setting, these studies tend to fall into the scholastic or therapeutic research domain,
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and while creative arts practices are often used as tools of intervention to aid in the
implementation of these skills, most studies that explore creative arts practices have not
adequately measured, empirically, their impact or effectiveness (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois,
2012; Cziboly, 2010; Guli et al., 2013; Jones et.al, 2013; Hunt and Renfro, 1982; Lyons and
Arthur-Kelly, 2014; Trimingham, 2010). This is problematic when attempting to promote the
creative arts as holistic and effective, as there is deficient evidence using robust, empirical
methods to support claims made. More pertinent to this project, research that specifically reflects
the benefits of puppetry for children with SEN is mainly found in areas that focus on trauma and
therapeutic situations (Ahlcrona, 2013). Projects are generally small scale, inconclusive and/or
not quantitatively analysed, with minimal statistical precision and/or lack long term qualitative
goals and commitments (Ahlcrona, 2013; Dillen, et al., 2009; Ewing, 2010; Russell-Bowie, 2013).
This is a double-edged sword, for although small scale qualitative projects may not offer robust
results, they can become the catalyst for additional and perhaps larger research projects.
Mainstream Inclusion and Children with SEN in Australia
The history of formal school education for children with SEN is a relatively short one,
highlighting the many disadvantages, inequities and challenges faced by this group; particularly
with respect to access and participation, curriculum, assessment and pedagogy (Cziboly, 2010;
Lyons and Arthur-Kelly, 2014; Report on the Review of Disability Standards for Education 2005,
2012). This exposes the recent and rapid changes faced by teachers, special educators and policy
makers, and emphasises the very real need for quality intervention practices to be made accessible
to educators in order to reach the children who need them (Cziboly, 2010; Lyons and Arthur-
Kelly, 2014).
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In the last 30 years, gains have been achieved in special education policy and practice; for
example, in Australia most children with SEN and all diverse learners are educated in special
schools, but even when they are integrated into the mainstream setting, they generally have an
Individualised Education Plan (IEP). IEPs often address more atypical components of the
curriculum, which in some cases results in diminished educational goals and outcomes (Lyons and
Arthur-Kelly, 2014). There has been much research conducted that explores the needs and
requirements for improvement in education for children with SEN, including evidence-based
initiatives (Cziboly, 2010; Guli et al., 2013; Lyons and Arthur-Kelly, 2014). This broad research
base has identified a number of practices, some of which include: student-centred planning,
curriculum-based assessment and programming, increased professional development for
educators, and a curricula focus on communication and social skills development (Coholic, Eys
and Lougheed, 2012; Cziboly, 2010; Guli et al., 2013; Lyons and Arthur-Kelly, 2014).
Communication and Social Skills / Self-Esteem / Emotion Regulation
Formal education plays an important role in the growth and personal development of all children,
and two main areas of consensus surrounding needs for children, including children with SEN are:
a) communication, and b) social skills (Lyons and Cassebohm, 2012). Programs rich in
communication and social skills instruction, give children opportunities to explore new concepts,
make decisions, problem-solve and express ideas in both scholastic and personal domains, while
important building blocks for learning and shaping relationships are also enhanced (Griswold and
Townsend, 2012; Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012). All children, including children with SEN
could benefit from programs that have the building of communication skills and social
development at their core.
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Effective communication skills enable children to express their internal states such as needs, wants
and preferences (Balandin and Duchan, 2007) and also aids in the moderation of challenging
behaviours (Lyons and Cassebohm, 2012). In special education, the focus on the social
competence of children with SEN tends to be narrow, targeting primarily the ability to regulate
emotions (Dempseyand Dally, 2014; O’Donnell et.al, 2012). This can be seen as classroom
management, but is also useful for exploring empathy, an important ability that contributes to
successful communication and social interactions. However, this relatively narrow focus on
emotion regulation leaves a significant gap in the holistic development of children with SEN
(Cornett, 2007; Dempseyand Dally, 2014; Ewing, 2010; Russell-Bowie, 2013; Sinclair, Jeanneret
and O'Toole, 2009).
Within the formal education setting in Australia, children are faced with challenges and obstacles,
such as scholastic situations and social interactions that test resilience, confidence and affect self-
esteem (Blair et al., 2015). It has been said that children with SEN experience heightened
emotional states that impact on their capacity to build resilience and develop emotionally (Fussell,
Macias and Saylor, 2005). All children have varying extremes of emotions to manage, however,
it has been shown that children with SEN face more challenges in areas of social competence than
do their typically developing peers, because of physical and/or neurological developmental issues
(Fussell, Macias and Saylor, 2005). The ability to understand and regulate emotions requires a
sophisticated set of tools that need to be established at an early age, and nurtured over time (Blair
et al., 2015).
In their study, Blair et al. (2015), examined emotion regulation, social skills, peer group
acceptance and friendship within the developmental period of middle childhood, using three
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waves of data, children aged 5, 7 and 10 years. In order to achieve gains in these areas, emotional
dimensions such as: affective reciprocity (the development of autonomy); mutual influence (the
behaviour of a larger group of individuals controlled by a smaller group); and, relational
commitment (a mutual commitment to work together to seek unity, maintain friendships, and build
relationships), need to be examined and developed (Blair et al., 2015). Data was gathered from
the children, their teachers and their mothers: the children completed the Parker and Asher
‘Friendship Quality Questionnaire’ to assess their perceptions of their closest friendship, the
teachers completed the Gresham and Elliott ‘Social Skills Rating System’ to assess teachers’
perceptions of children’s behavioural social skills, the mothers completed the Shields and
Cicchetti ‘Emotion Regulation Checklist’ to assess their perception of a child’s emotionality and
regulation. This longitudinal study reported that a child’s ability to regulate their emotions helps to
increase their ability to participate actively and positively in social settings, while promoting
social skills such as cooperation and assertiveness. It was also confirmed that emotion regulation
and social competence develop together over time and require a balance of quality interaction and
repetition of social skills building, using challenging and engaging creative arts practices in a
variety of contexts (Blair et al., 2015).
In another study, the notion that socio-emotional regulation is subject to developmental delay and
difference in children with SEN, was tested (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012). The researchers
explored the similarities and differences in socio-emotional regulation in neurologically atypical
children (45 participants), compared to typically developing children (45 participants) aged 3-6
years (children were matched for their developmental age). Based on a heuristic model of social
skills, three levels of social skills were explored: 1. Social information processing; 2. Social
interactions; and 3. Social adjustment in social relationships, using the Dyadic Game of Socio-
Emotional Problem-Solving (DGSEP). The DGSEP is designed similarly to a Snakes and Ladders
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game, and is intended to elicit positive and negative emotions in problem-solving situations. After
the DGSEP had taken place, the examiner/researcher analysed and coded the video observations
using the Grid of Socio-Emotional Regulation (GSER), which was created with reference to the
Emotional Regulation Checklist (ERC), and the Emotional Regulation Rating Scale (ERRS)
(Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012). It was found that neurologically atypical children develop
their abilities in socio-emotional regulation more slowly (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012).
Also, the neurologically atypical group of children displayed less social behaviour, which required
using verbal modality, than the typically developing children involved in the study (Baurain and
Nader-Grosbois, 2012). Baurain and Nader-Grosbois conclude by saying that children with SEN
need opportunities to explore social interactions in varied contexts in order to diversify their
experiences, and enhance their ability to regulate emotions (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012).
Both studies outlined above highlight the importance of the ability to regulate emotions, and the
importance of building social skills, such as; sharing, cooperating, and helping others, self-
assertion, responding appropriately in conflict and non-conflict situations (Baurain and Nader-
Grosbois, 2012, Blair et al., 2015). Emotion regulation and understanding are essential building
blocks within the personal development domain for all children, but children with SEN need more
time to acquire these attributes, all of which helps contribute to the development of a healthy self-
esteem (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012; Blair et al., 2015).
The need to use quality creative arts practices that employ a variety of strategies for the
exploration of communication, social skills, emotion regulation and self-esteem is beneficial for
all children, including children with SEN (Baurain and Nader-Grosbois, 2012; Jones et.al, 2013;
Hunt and Renfro, 1982). Although a variety of creative arts practices have been employed in
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previous studies, the use of puppetry has not been analysed empirically as a tool specifically
designed to target these important areas. An early intervention program that implements
evidence-based initiatives in conjunction with drama-based practices in order to challenge, nurture
and empower, may go some way to help all children, including children with SEN to develop on a
holistic level (Coholic, Eys and Lougheed, 2012; Cziboly, 2010; Guli et al., 2013).
Quality Creative Arts Practices : Drama
Quality Creative Arts Practice (QCAP) is a generalist term and for the purposes of this proposal,
will be used in relation to practical, drama-based methods and forms. QCAPs employ various
artistic instruments, in various contexts in order to create an environment that serves as a vital
incubator for risk taking, reflexivity and fearless critical thinking (Batty and Berry, 2015).
Engagement in quality arts education has been said to positively affect overall academic
achievement, engagement in learning, and development of empathy towards others (Board of
Studies NSW, 2006; Cornett, 2007; Ewing, 2010; Russell-Bowie, 2013; Sinclair, Jeanneret and
O'Toole, 2009). Through invention, students learn with understanding, i.e., through experiential
exploration and creative use of imagination in a quality creative arts environment, students are
able to make choices, come to their own conclusions, and follow their own, unique journey. In
essence, invention needs to be the driving force for an intervention practice that has creative arts at
its core (Ewing, 2010; Russell-Bowie, 2013). Creative arts practices have long been recognised as
useful tools in education, and this is evident in its promotion within both the NSW Creative Arts
syllabus, and the ACARA, draft curriculum: The Arts (drama);
In the longer term, learning in the Creative Arts assists students in their lifelong learning..
It also assists students to participate in and contribute to cultural life.. to empathise with
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others.. to respect the views of various social and cultural groups (Board of Studies NSW,
2006, Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus, p. 7)
As art-makers, performers and audience, students develop and apply personal skills and
dispositions such as self-discipline, goal setting, working independently, showing
initiative, confidence, resilience and adaptability. They learn to empathise with the
emotions, needs and situations of others.. (ACARA, 2013, Draft Curriculum: The Arts
Foundation to Year 10, p. 18)
Creative arts have the power to surprise, and through the use of QCAPs, children are given the
chance to explore emotions, establish their identities and make important connections surrounding
them in their classroom, their school, their community and the world beyond (Sposito et al., 2016).
QCAPs are a flexible, significant and an invaluable pedagogical tool in the educational setting
and have the capacity to provide opportunities for all children to immerse themselves into new
environments, to walk safely in the shoes of a significant other (including themselves) (Littledyke,
2015; Sposito et al., 2016). Thus it could be argued that QCAPs impact across multiple domains;
whilst meeting curricular needs QCAPs also aid in the exploration of values that help give
children the proficiency to embrace society, to engage diverse learners through praxis, help
children with SEN to feel understood and welcome (Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus, 2006), and help
promote engagement in the classroom through both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (Ahlcrona,
2013; Guli et al., 2013; Sposito et al., 2016; Volkenburg, 2015);
o Intrinsic motivation: through involvement, creativity, high-quality learning and
positive wellbeing
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o Extrinsic motivation: through access to outside incentives and consequences, such as;
praise, attention, public recognition, awards, smiles of approval and sense of
accomplishment; (Ahlcrona, 2013; Guli et al., 2013; Sposito et al., 2016; Volkenburg,
2015)
Along with holistic and scholastic benefits, QCAPs are recognised internationally as essential
tools to help facilitate the equitable and individual right to cultivate our creative potential and
cognitive development (UNESCO, 2006). The creative arts enable expression and communication
of thoughts, ideas and emotions in ways that other forms of communication simply cannot (Roy
and Dock 2014; Sposito et al., 2016), helping to give voice to the voiceless. Using QCAPs not
only engages all of the senses (Roy, Baker and Hamilton, 2015, p. 9), but instils the potential for
children to engage in lifelong learning. With this in mind, an intervention program using QCAPs
embedded with puppetry could increase self-esteem in mainstream children, including children
with SEN, through building skills in communication, social interactions, problem solving, and
creative and self-expression (Ahlcrona, 2013; Dillen et al., 2009; Sposito et al., 2016).
Puppetry
Historically, puppets have been used throughout the ages for entertainment, teaching and
communicating ideas, and for sharing values and beliefs (Blumenthal, 2005; Sposito et al., 2016).
Puppets come in many shapes and sizes, and can be complex, or simple to manipulate using the
hands, fingers, rods or strings. The use of puppets crosses cultures, social and economic
boundaries, and it has been said that their power to educate and to heal is boundless (Bernier,
O’Hare, 2005; Sposito et al., 2016; Trimingham, 2010). Their strength lies in our innate ability to
suspend our disbelief and immerse our imagination into their world of possibilities (Bernier,
O’Hare, 2005).
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A puppet is an inanimate object, that we know to be without life and is entirely separate to us, yet,
can reflect aspects of ourselves effectively and almost effortlessly. It has been said that what we
share with a puppet, be it in the form of a universal human need or value/virtue, is shared in a non-
threatening and nurturing environment that fosters engagement and exploration (Trimingham,
2010). A child has a certain degree of control over interactions with a puppet which in-turn feeds
trust, and the desire to continue exploration in a safe and secure environment.
The puppets become simultaneously, “me” and “not me”, and therein lies their power. For an
audience, this paradox means that through watching puppets perform we can learn some things
about ourselves – including new ways of being and relating to the world – without feeling
defensive or threatened. (Bernier and O’Hare, 2005. Puppetry in Education and Therapy,
Foreword, p. vii,)
Puppetry in education is potentially a powerful pedagogical tool for all children, but importantly,
for children with SEN the use of puppets helps to enhance communication, social skills and
confidence (Ahlcrona, 2013; Dillen et al., 2009; Sposito et al., 2016; Trimingham, 2010). It has
been said that puppets give children a new way of looking at situations, and reinforces gains made
within the teaching setting (Dillen et.al, 2009).
Dillen et al. (2009) explored and analysed the power of puppetry in psychotherapy, using the
semi-structured application of the action sociogram, where children were given opportunities to
view their world from new perspectives. This therapeutic practice is heavily embedded with
developmental psychology, in order to chart a child’s family / relational representations. The
‘action sociogram’ in psychotherapy incorporates puppetry for stimulating self-reflection (Dillen
et al., 2009), and is a counselling process that allows children to explore issues, enhance
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communication skills, and problem solve through storytelling and sharing of life experiences. In a
family, individual, and/or group setting, children were given the chance to actualise, recognise and
evaluate their inner feelings by relaying events and situations from their lives, in order to explore
their interpersonal relationships. Using the physicality of dolls, with faces and clothes chosen by
the children, using a floor-mat with an environment mapped out by them, relevant to their personal
stories (Dillen et al., 2009), it was found that puppets increased spontaneity and helped children
verbalise their hidden feelings using this non-confrontational medium, with which to talk about
themselves and others (Dillen et al., 2009). However, while the playing-back of actual events
using the action sociogram was found to be a very powerful therapeutic tool, further research is
required to confirm and empirically measure the specific effects of this reflective process (Dillen
et.al, 2009).
It has been suggested that neurological pathways may be strengthened when puppets are used with
children, as they can act as a ’bridge’ to the outside world and allow children with SEN to access
their physical senses (Trimingham, 2010), stimulating neural connectivity, potentially increasing
the capacity for developmental growth in an individual (Rees, Booth, Jones, 2016). It could be
suggested that this ‘bridge’ goes deeper than simply giving them access to the outside world, as
puppetry can also bring empowerment to children, especially when working collaboratively in
groups (Belfiore, 2013). The nature of exploring, creating, imagining and experimenting in a
collaborative environment enhances children’s interpersonal intelligence, which gives children the
ability to understand, act on and shape others’ feelings and attitudes (Gardner, Komhaber, and
Wake, 1996). These skills give children the power to express their feelings, whilst enhancing their
ability to understand the feelings of others’ (Ewing, 2010), thus increasing skills in
communication, socialising, problem solving, and enhancing areas of personal development such
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as; self-esteem, self-affirmation, confidence and resilience (Hunt and Renfro, 1982; Gardner,
1985; Trimingham, 2010).
It appears that research to date has not empirically examined the impact of puppetry as a tool of
intervention in the areas of communication, social skills and self-esteem for children, including
children with SEN (Ahlcrona, Mirella, Forsberg, 2013; Dunst and Trivette, 2009; Dillen, et.al.,
2009; Ewing, 2010; Trimingham, 2010). Given the rapid changes and adjustments faced by
special education facilitators and policy makers, more research is required that focuses on student
centred planning, communication and social skills, and the impact of QCAPs including puppetry
to ensure that the most beneficial and efficient practices are adopted in formal education, in
Australia. An intervention project that includes broader domains, e.g. social development,
communication, and self-esteem, in order to address the needs of all children, including children
with SEN, so that they may meet the challenges present in education, including social interactions,
self expression and problem-solving, with a higher level of confidence and resilience (O’mara,
March, Craven and Debus, 2006).
There has been much said regarding the benefits of enhancing communication and social skills
using quality creative arts practices in the education setting. However, there appears to be a
paucity of studies that have systematically assessed gains made, and their effectiveness. It is
proposed that the results gathered in this intervention project will seek to quantitatively and
qualitatively analyse and evaluate the impact of puppetry on the communication, social skills and
self-esteem of children, including children with SEN, using a QCAP incorporating puppetry and
playbuilding.
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Research Questions
1. What impact does an intervention programme using puppetry as a tool on children’s’
Communication skills
Social skills
Academic self esteem
Non academic self esteem
2. Does an increase in the use of communication and social skills impact on (academic and non-
academic self concept and) self-esteem?
1. Research Design
In order to answer the research questions the study will use quantitative and qualitative methods to
analyse and evaluate data collected.
Participants
150 mainstream students, aged 8-10 years of age
Participants from 4+ schools in the Hunter Region who implement children with SEN into
the mainstream public school system in NSW, Australia.
Participants and Parents will be asked to complete Measuring Elementary School Students’
Social and Emotional Skills Questionnaire
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Instruments
1. Rosenberg Questionnaire (see Appendix 1) :
Pre- Intervention: Quantitative tool to measure Baseline - self-esteem in all children,
including those with SEN
Post-Intervention: Quantitative tool to measure any changes in self-esteem in all children,
including those with SEN
2. Measuring Elementary School Students’ Social and Emotional Skills Questionnaire (See
Appendix 2) :
Pre- Intervention: Quantitative tool to measure baseline competencies in 5 key social and
emotional skills: self-control, persistence, mastery orientation, academic self-efficacy and
social competence
Post-Intervention: Quantitative tool to measure gains / growth in 5 key social and emotional
skills: self-control, persistence, mastery orientation, academic self-efficacy and social
competence
3. Observations
Qualitative tool : Observations will be recorded using iPad (to film intervention) and field
notes, to record the following:
During Stage 1. (individual focus)
social interactions (with researcher and other participants)
engagement with puppet/s
ability to problem-solve
use of puppet to convey meaning
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During Stage 2. (group work focus)
social interactions (with other participants)
engagement with puppet/s
ability to problem-solve / communicate ideas
creative expression
use of puppet to convey meaning
Observations will be coded and evaluated to establish success of social development in Part 1 of Intervention (using Individual work) and combined with Part 2 of Intervention (using Group work) in order to analyse social interactions during the intervention project.
4. iPad :
Qualitative tool: Data collection / Observations of Participants as they interact with their
puppets, other participants and rehearse their puppet performances.
Data collected will include:
Engagement in the intervention process
Participation
Enjoyment
Social skills and communication
5. Research Assistant :
Data will be independently coded by another person to assess inter-rater reliability
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2. Intervention
20 x Sessions : Puppetry and Playbuilding program.
The concluding goal: Students to produce a short puppet performance
(written/conceived/performed in groups of up to 6 participants).
Weeks 1-10:- STAGE 1 : INDIVIDUAL work
Stage 1 will lay the groundwork for participants to build confidence in using puppets and explore
storytelling. Participants will share ideas, and explore stories, dreams and personal goals.
Weeks 11-20:- STAGE 2 : GROUP work
Stage 2. Students will be placed into small groups (4-6 participants). This will allow the
researcher opportunity to observe any shift in social interaction, communication and problem-
solving that may present itself in a creative, safe working environment.
Intervention In Detail:
Weeks 1-3 : In week 1, “Revae”, puppet manipulated by the researcher, will offer her personal
story, to the participant/s:
1) To engage and focus the attention of the participant/s, and
2) To help inspire the participant/s to consider sharing their own experiences.
In weeks 2 and 3 the Intervention will take the form of puppetry, playbuilding / storytelling
workshops that involve sharing stories and working puppets together, and will build to more
hands-on performance skills enhancement.
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Weeks 4-6 : Story gathering: The focus of the next 3 weeks will be to encourage interaction,
questions and sharing of stories and experiences. Participant/s (hopefully) will recount their own
stories – dreams, goals, fictitious / true - Researcher to record (using iPad and taking field notes)
stories /dialogue for future reference.
Researcher will encourage questioning, brainstorming using an iPad or log book. Characterisation
will be explored, including individual profiles for each participant’s puppet/character. Puppet
style and type will be explored and decided upon. Once the participant/s feel happy with their
stories, they will be encouraged to share their stories with other participants.
Week 7 : Participants will explore puppetry and performance, warm-up techniques and puppetry
styles and advice on using different types of puppets. With the help of the researcher, participants
will make puppets (or use iPad app. for puppet creation) : Simple hand, finger or rod puppets :
materials such as cloth, styrofoam, felt, sock, glue, paint, textas, buttons, wool etc. Explore
characters physicality (e.g. are they small, big, dark, shy, smooth, hairy etc.?) This will then feed
into what the puppet may look like and potential puppets to be used. Make puppets using a variety
of materials: (felt, material, paper or cardboard, papier mache, sock, established hand puppet/s)
PLUS: Explore and design ideas for scenery, e.g. Booth: cardboard boxes, curtains, cardboard
(painted), Open: floor mat – materials/carpet/towels/painted calico, In Chair: apron puppet booth,
cloth, cardboard box, iPad.
Week 8- 10 : Expand on and finalise stories. Make decisions about most important events and
conflicts that create tension in their stories, explore main characters needs, desires. Week 10 –
perform small monologue for peers and educators.
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Weeks 11 – 12 : Break whole class into groups of 5-6 participants per group. Discussion
regarding Group Devised Puppet Performance: STIMULUS: Social / Friendship issues, e.g.
Fairness, Fitting In, I Get Pushed Around, Listen To Me!, Who Am I?
Weeks 13 – 14 : Begin to explore script for performance: Make notes and record dialogue
(improvised, verbally by participant aided by researcher where appropriate) and build play
structure. Establish routine for rehearsing using puppets made for individual performances:
rehearsal periods that best fits the needs and requirements of all of the participants to be
scheduled.
Weeks 15 – 19 : Rehearsals: this will involve groups running through their play with their
puppet/s and re-working and refining their work, offering feedback to their peers (where possible)
through group discussion after each performance. These weeks will also be used to refine scripts,
puppets and scenery/backdrops/booths.
Week 20 : Performance day. The Participant/s will perform their Group Puppet Performance
before their peers, parent/s, carer/s, teachers and friends. Filming of the final performance will
give the participants a permanent record of their work, and ownership of their creation.
3. Ethics
a) All ethical guidelines will be followed as required for conducting human research, and written
informed consents will be obtained from the participants and their parents/care givers/legal
guardians.
b) All of the participants will attend this study voluntarily.
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4. Timetable
MONTH YEAR TASK OUTCOME
June 2016 Confirmation To continue with thesis and research
July 2016 Ethics Application (DET and
UoN)
To gain approval
September 2016 Begin Project
Ethics Approval
Contact schools
To allow information gathering
To establish number of schools and
participants
October 2016 Organise school visits To confirm dates, times and availability
for 2017
February 2017 Issue Questionnaires to
Participants
Begin data gathering
To gather evidence (prior to intervention)
March 2017 Collate Responses
Analyse
To analyse information
April 2017 Write Questionnaire Analysis
Write results chapter
To analyse / collate information
May –July 2017 Round 1 : Term 2
Puppet / Playbuilding Intervention
Round 2 : Term 3
To introduce / begin intervention
To gather research evidence
To extend / rehearse / performance
October 2017 Issue Questionnaires to
Participants
To gather evidence (post intervention)
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October 2017 Collate Responses To analyse information
MONTH YEAR TASK OUTCOME
November-
December
2017 Round 1 Analysis of coding, field
notes, observations and additional
information
Round 2 Analysis of coding, field
notes, observations and additional
information
Analysis
Analysis
December 2017 Round 2 Analysis of coding, field
notes, observations and additional
information
To analyse information
January 2018 Draw up Conclusions
Call all this writing
Name the chapter
Methodolgy
Results
To finalise significance of research /
intervention
March 2018 Analysis of Questionnaires To compare results pre and post
Intervention
May 2018 Write up further analysis To further completion of thesis
September 2018 Write up further Conclusions To further completion of thesis
March 2019 Complete 1st Draft of MPhil To complete these in preparation for
editing
May 2019 Complete 2nd Draft (revisions) To complete thesis
June 2019 Complete 3rd Draft (revisions) To complete thesis
July 2019 Submission of thesis Complete
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6. Appendices
Pages 29-30 .. A1 : ROSENBERG SELF-ESTEEM SCALE
Pages 31-35 .. A2 : Measuring Elementary School Students’ Social and Emotional Skills
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A1: ROSENBERG SELF-ESTEEM SCALE
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Description of Measure:A 10-item scale that measures global self-worth by measuring both positive and negative feelings about the self. The scale is believed to be uni-dimensional. All items are answered using a 4-point Likert scale format ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
The modest correlations between self-esteem and school performance do not indicate that high self-esteem leads to good performance. Instead, high self-esteem is partly the result of good school performance.
Self-esteem has a strong relation to happiness. Although the research has not clearly established causation, we are persuaded that high self-esteem does lead to greater happiness. Low self-esteem is more likely than high to lead to depression under some circumstances. Some studies support the buffer hypothesis, which is that high self-esteem mitigates the effects of stress, but other studies come to the opposite conclusion, indicating that the negative effects of low self-esteem are mainly felt in good times. Still others find that high self-esteem leads to happier outcomes regardless of stress or other circumstances.
Instead, we recommend using praise to boost self-esteem as a reward for socially desirable behavior and self-improvement. Ciarrochi, J., Heaven, P. C. L., & Fiona, D. (2007). The impact of hope, self-esteem, and attributional style on adolescents’ school grades and emotional well-being: A longitudinal study.
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A1: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
InstructionsBelow is a list of statements dealing with your general feelings about yourself.
Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
2. At times I think I am no good at all.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
6. I certainly feel useless at times.Self Report Measures for Love and Compassion Research: Self-EsteemStrongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
7. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
10. I take a positive attitude toward myself.Strongly Agree / Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree
Scoring:Items 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 are reverse scored. Give “Strongly Disagree” 1 point, “Disagree” 2 points,“Agree” 3 points, and “Strongly Agree” 4 points. Sum scores for all ten items. Keep scoreson a continuous scale. Higher scores indicate higher self-esteem.
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