Brynn Hutchison

February 2, 2018

Using Mullins Library to Find Articles

Part A.
a. Two Articles:
a. The effects of a buddy bench on elementary students' solitary behavior during
recess
b. Inclusive Practices in Elementary Education: What Do the Heads of Schools
Perceive?
b.

c. Name of Article: Inclusive Practices in Elementary Education: What Do the Heads of

Schools Perceive?
Author Name: SANKAR PRASAD MOHANTY & NISHIPADMA NANDA
Journal Name: i-Manager's Journal on School Educational Technology
Date of Article: July 17, 2017
Summary:
This article discusses the feelings of heads of schools have on inclusive education in the
classroom, that is, admitting students with special education needs to be assimilated
and taught in a regular classroom. The article stresses that typically the heads of schools
feel negative towards this practice, as do teachers. Many believe they lack the
knowledge necessary for teaching these students in relation to their disabilities as well
as don’t have administrative support or the time to teach these students. Some studies
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found the opposite view: many teachers approve of inclusive education because it
minimizes stereotypes of students with disabilities. Studies show that when students
with disabilities learn alongside students without disabilities, their learning is enhanced.
The writers of this article included a study on the topic to see what could be found
about headmasters’ thoughts on inclusive education. Most agreed that while it would
cut down on discrimination, there is a lack of training for teachers and it could cause
issues in the classroom. The overall idea of headmasters and teachers in this article is
that students with disabilities require more help and assistance than they can give them
in their classroom.
Part B.
a.

b. Title of Article: Predicting elementary school student achievement: The impact of

principal gender and principal leadership skills
Author: Sharon Rothrock Gieselmann
Year: 2004
Summary:
This article uses statistical tests to determine the outcome of student achievement in
schools based on their principal’s gender and leadership skills. This study focused on 180
school principals in Kentucky and 799 of their teachers. Using a two-way ANOVA a
multiple regression tests, statistical tools, the study focused on principal gender, years
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of experience, years of experience at present school, the free/reduced lunch population,

years of teaching experience, and highest level of education. The results of the study
showed that there was no statistical difference on student outcomes based on their
principal’s gender or leadership skills. However, the study does show evidence that
female principals impact their student’s achievements on state assessments such as the
CATS, while principal leadership appears to have no effect.
Part C.
a.

b. Name of Article: Yoga

Author: Anonymous
Journal Article: Arkansas Business, Little Rock
Year: 2017
Summary:
This article is a quick-read for those looking to begin practicing yoga, or look to learn
some simple things about it. This article starts off with what yoga actually is and how
many different types of practices there are. “Yoga” includes terminology, materials,
amount of time, how many calories one can burn, and a list of yoga studios all
throughout Arkansas where people may begin taking classes at. This article was writing
for those living in the area as it provides places where people can get involved. This
article stresses that yoga can appeal to people of all ages, experience, and fitness levels.