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Through Buffalo State University’s IPDS (International Professional Development Schools) program, I completed my second student teaching placement in a Social Studies classroom at the International School of Siena. This research study compares social interactions in Social Studies classrooms in Italy and the United States, focusing on how classroom rules and management strategies impact student-teacher relationships, peer interactions, and the overall classroom environment. Findings and conclusions offer valuable insights for educators in Western New York, where classrooms are diverse, and suggest culturally responsive teaching practices that could improve classroom dynamics in the Buffalo area.
Publication Date
2025
Recommended Citation
Alex, Abagail, "A Comparative Study of Social Interactions in Social Studies Classrooms in Buffalo, New York & Siena, Italy" (2025). International Professional Development Partnerships (IPDP) Consortium. 19.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/19
