'Snow Days Are the Best Days.' Exploring Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions of Weather-Related School Disruptions
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| Title: | 'Snow Days Are the Best Days.' Exploring Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions of Weather-Related School Disruptions |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Brenton Button, Carson Ouellette, Gina Martin |
| Source: | Alberta Journal of Educational Research. 2024 70(2):353-361. |
| Availability: | University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/ajer/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Weather, Natural Disasters, School Closing, Mental Health, Student Welfare, Lesson Plans, Time Management |
| DOI: | 10.55016/ojs/ajer.v70i2.78469 |
| ISSN: | 0002-4805 1923-1857 |
| Abstract: | Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common and have the potential to impact the school day. This study aimed to explore teachers' and administrators' perspectives on weather-related school closures. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten key informants and analyzed using content analysis. Informants took a strengths-based approach and discussed the benefits of weather-related disruptions for student mental health and planning time. However, informants did mention that if these days continued to rise, it might be a cause for concern. School boards need to begin monitoring the impact of weather events. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1437981 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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