Maria Di Stasio

Dr. Di Stasio’s research and teaching intersect with human development as the central aspect and the emphasis on social and emotional development of children and adolescents. Dr. Di Stasio currently teaches courses on theories of child and adolescent development, inclusive practices and field work. The content of the courses are intended for educators who choose careers in assisting and working with students in school contexts. Dr. Di Stasio’s research informs her teaching. Her research interests are studied from ecological perspectives and explore the classroom context as a microsystem impacting social relationships and safety. Factors such as peer and teacher relationships and classroom practices influence peer social status and outcomes of bullying. The current research is examining the school-based support groups such as gay-straight alliances on students’ self-determination, identity and well-being. Dr. Di Stasio integrates this knowledge in her teaching, to increase the learners’ knowledge of factors in the classroom and school contexts that contribute to social development. | Socio-emotional development, relationships, bullying, self-determination, adolescents, classroom and school contexts, high school contexts, inclusive practices

Maria Di Stasio is Associate Professor at MacEwan University. Their stated interests include Dr. Di Stasio’s research and teaching intersect with human development as the central aspect and the emphasis on social and emotional development of children and adolescents. Dr. Di Stasio currently teaches courses on theories of child and adolescent development, inclusive practices and field work. The content of the courses are intended for educators who choose careers in assisting and working with students in school contexts. Dr. Di Stasio’s research informs her teaching. Her research interests are studied from ecological perspectives and explore the classroom context as a microsystem impacting social relationships and safety. Factors such as peer and teacher relationships and classroom pr. This summary considered all 2 collected sources.