Teacher Attitudes on the Use of the Responsive Classroom Approach.

Abstract

This study examined teacher attitudes toward the use of the Responsive Classroom (RC) approach in the areas of frequency, utility and effectiveness. Survey data were collected from teachers within a northern Minnesota school district. The school district consisted primarily(over90%)of American Indian Students. Retrospective data were also collected for an evaluation of program effectiveness in the areas of rates of attendance, academic achievement and referrals for problem behaviors.