Chain Reaction Foundation Ltd

"Each One Teach One"

An evaluation of Learning Ground Mt Druitt

This 2016 research utilised a mixed method approach to allow quantitative analysis of content, outcomes and qualitative analysis of experiences of participants who attended the Mt Druitt Learning Ground program. These students were referred from 17 primary and secondary schools in the Mt Druitt area. Referrals were made on the basis of student behavioural and social concerns at school.

The Learning Ground Program was found to be suited and effective for supporting the development of the following skills relating to behaviour change:

  • Social and emotional literacy
  • Metacognitive skills allowing participants to reflect on their behaviour
  • Skills for cognitive and affective reflexivity
  • Skills for self-awareness that enable revaluation of personal strengths and creating a more positive self-image.

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Learning Ground in School (LGiS): Final Report of the 2020-2022 Implementation

In 2020 Chain Reaction embarked on a pilot of an 'in school' implementation of the Learning Ground program. The evaluation of the implementation of the program, called Learning Ground in School (LGiS), was conducted by researchers from Western Sydney University led by Dr Roberto Parada. Importantly, clinically significant changes were also found post-LGiS attendance. Other findings from the report include:

  • Increased student engagement
  • Safety and openness
  • Growing respect and care
  • Improved behaviour
  • Relationship building
  • Addressing old problems in different ways
  • Improved teaching practices

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