Characterization of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescent Novels

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Katherine Way and Professor Tina Dyches, Counseling Psychology & Special Education We examined ten juvenile books using a qualitative, descriptive design, to evaluate the characterization of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in adolescent novels (Dyches & Prater, 2005; Dyches et al., 2001). To be included in the study, the books were required to meet four criteria. They […]

Book in a Bag: An Integrated Approach to Social Skills Instruction

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Jennae Thomas and Dr. Michelle Marchant, Counseling Psychology and Special Education There is a much needed improvement in American school children’s behavior skills. Evidence of this concern comes from the increase in disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and expulsions (Sugai, G., Horner, R., Dunlap, G., Hieneman, M., Lewis, T., Nelson, C., et al 2000). With more effort […]

A Comparison of Textual Materials Found in a Utah Elementary School Classroom and a New Zealand Elementary School Classroom

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Arisa Sanchez and Professor James S. Jacobs, McKay School of Education: Teacher Education One of the most essential things a child will learn in elementary school is how to read. Countless hours of research have been done trying to discover the best methods of literacy instruction. As I was taking my education classes to prepare me […]

Graduation Rates of Latino Students: Contributing and Deterring Factors

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Rebecca Richards and Dr. Betty Ashbaker, CPSE A major concern among educators is the consistently high number of dropouts among Latino students. While the graduation rate has improved over the last decade, this improvement has been marginal. According to a study done in 2001, 43.4% of Hispanic students ages 16-24, born out of the country, […]

Gender Equity in Ugandan Secondary Schools

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Martha Howard and Dr. Julie Hite The International Bill of Rights declares education to be a human right (UN, 1948) which, if denied, limits the opportunities for personal development and growth. At the World Education Forum in 2000 held in Dakar, Senegal by UNESCO, the international community agreed to the Dakar Framework for Action. This […]

Limited Interest in the ORCA Grant and Their Causes

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Jordan Dille and Dr. Betty Ashbaker, Counseling Psychology Special Education Goal/Purpose The BYU Office of Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) provides BYU undergraduates with the unique opportunity to plan and conduct funded research in an area of interest or field of study. No other University provides this type of experience to its students; yet each […]

SchoolTipline: Online Incident Reporting

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Maren Dennis and Dr. Betty Ashbaker, Counseling Psychology and Special Education SchoolTipline.com is a website where students can report issues of school violence, drugs, or other problems to administrators. This service provides students, parents, and administrators with a two-way communication system that aids in reporting and dealing with school safety issues. Students can access School […]