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Improving Recess through Collaboration: Exploring the Facilitators and Barriers to Sustaining Positive Playground
Jim P Arnold1, Anna Farello1, Nazlı Özkoca1
1College of Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
The Journal of School Health
|April 22, 2024
Summary
A co-designed intervention successfully reduced negative playground behaviors by improving recess quality. Focusing on school culture and empowering staff are key to sustaining these positive changes in schools.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Educational Psychology
- School Interventions
Background:
- School recess quality is crucial for children's social-emotional development.
- A significant gap exists between academic research and practical application in schools regarding recess.
- This study addresses the need to bridge this research-to-practice gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a co-designed intervention on negative recess behaviors.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to implementing recess interventions in elementary schools.
- To improve the overall quality of school recess.
Main Methods:
- A research-practice partnership was formed with an elementary school.
- A co-designed intervention included professional development and student training in recess practices.
- Data were collected through behavioral logs and staff meeting notes over an academic year.
Main Results:
- A stable decrease in negative playground behaviors was observed post-intervention.
- Qualitative analysis indicated the importance of "reculturing" recess and empowering staff.
- The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in reducing undesirable behaviors during recess.
Conclusions:
- Assessing school and recess culture is essential before implementing interventions.
- "Reculturing" recess to emphasize its importance and adult roles is necessary for sustainability.
- Empowering recess staff and fostering a supportive school culture are vital for lasting change.
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