Significance+of+Study

Write your first and last name. Then, "** describe the significance of your proposed research in terms of support for other studies, possible extension of present knowledge, or opening of new issues." **

**Gina Pisani-Loomis-** This single-subject case study explores the effects of food dyes on a child's behavior. Assuming this study confirms a relationship between artificial food dyes and behaviors in the child, more research using single-subject designs should be conducted with children of different ages, races, and genders to see if the same results are yielded. In addition, this study will be a beneficial tool to help educators and parents understand the correlation between diet and children’s behavior patterns. Not only will the research lead to discussion among educators to include food ingredient education in the curriculum, but it will also serve as a facilitator to implement alternative or non-dye food practices within the school settings’ food services and meal planning for children. ** The results of this study will challenge the FDA's position that dyes in food pose no health risk to children. **

Kate Whalen- My study will add to the overall literature comparing the effects of social promotion/ grade retention both academically and self-esteem wise for todays eleventh and twelfth graders. My study will be an extention of the available literature because it will specifically analyze the effects on students who have recieved special education services during their academic career.


 * Kate McKeon- The study will contribute to research on how well the concepts of inclusive classrooms are providing a quality education for students. **

Andrea Jakiela- The research in my study shows that learning in the arts benefits those students who have been identified as being at-risk, as well as the general population of learners academically. More research is needed in the area of how the arts benefits students //social development//. My study could be used as a beginning point for the new study and review of the literature. Another possible study could be how the arts benefit students in an alternate high school setting.