Educational Faculty Perceptions of the Learning Climate in a Juvenile Justice Residential Facility

The majority of educational faculty from a juvenile justice residential detention facility in rural Northeast Missouri who participated in a learning climate survey of their school seemed to agree that the environment for staff and students was generally physically safe and emotionally supportive; k...

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Main Authors: Carolyn Cox, Joseph Visker, Ashley Hartman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona State University 2011-05-01
Series:Current Issues in Education
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Online Access:https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/558
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Summary:The majority of educational faculty from a juvenile justice residential detention facility in rural Northeast Missouri who participated in a learning climate survey of their school seemed to agree that the environment for staff and students was generally physically safe and emotionally supportive; key factors for a positive learning climate. By describing perceptions of their schoolâs learning climate; facility educational faculty can identify strengths and improve upon weaknesses. Enhancing a schoolâs physical and psychosocial surroundings leads to a healthier school environment for all.
ISSN:1099-839X