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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
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Violence Prevention through Cooperative Learning
Walker, Lorenn
Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, v15 n1 p32-36 Spr 2006
The author combines principles of cooperative learning where older students at risk of dropping out are recruited to teach violence prevention to younger learners. The secondary students learn problem solving and conflict resolution skills while providing a positive model through cross age peer tutoring.
Descriptors: Violence, Dropout Prevention, Cooperative Learning, High Risk Students, Secondary School Students, Cross Age Teaching, Program Effectiveness, Program Development, Textbook Selection
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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