Developing a Supportive Classroom Climate.

Kinney, Mark; Hurst, Joe B.

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ERIC Number: EJ231134

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Publication Date: 1980

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Developing a Supportive Classroom Climate.

Kinney, Mark; Hurst, Joe B.

Social Studies, v71 n4 p178-82 Jul-Aug 1980

Defines concepts underlying a supportive group climate in the classroom and suggests ways to develop such an atmosphere in the social studies classroom. The teacher should model supportive communication, help students in skills related to group interaction, and deemphasize interpersonal competition. (Author/KC)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Behavior, Interpersonal Competence, Social Studies, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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