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Scott, Nancy A. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1979
Assertiveness training models show shortcomings in those situations where assertiveness results in stalemates or conflicts, or both. Deadlocks may occur when antagonists demonstrate appropriate assertive behavior. Conflict management using problem-solving skills allows individuals to learn appropriate methods of dealing with conflictual or…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Competition, Conflict, Conflict Resolution
Hyland, Terry L.; Davis, Jerry – 1999
Recognizing that aggression in children can lead to severe problems at home, in school, and in the community, this book is a guide to help parents address the negative child behaviors of whining, teasing others, throwing temper tantrums, fighting, or intentionally hurting others. Part 1 of the book, focusing on recognizing aggression, defines…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Anger, Assertiveness
Hines, Mary L. – 1987
This manual is intended to assist individuals with disabilities or their families to protect their rights and solve their problems through developing appropriate advocacy skills. Chapter 1 defines advocacy, discusses different types of advocacy, and examines attitudes towards advocacy that may help or hinder its practice. Chapter 2 describes basic…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Assertiveness, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Hess, Lisa Lawmaster – Learning, 1997
Presents a framework for teaching upper elementary students about assertiveness: teaching them differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior; encouraging role playing; discussing when assertive behavior is appropriate; constantly reinforcing the lessons; and teaching alternatives. Tips for assertive communication are provided.…
Descriptors: Aggression, Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Elementary School Students
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Kelker, Katherine A. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1998
Teacher strategies to prevent or deal with conflict with parents or students include practicing assertive communication, validating feelings of others, recognizing barriers to effective communication, developing trust in relationships, and practicing collaborative problem-solving strategies. If educators have the tools to manage conflict, they can…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Elementary Secondary Education
Hoffman, Darlene Haffner – 1978
Assertion training should be an integral part of preservice teacher training so that, when beginning teachers enter the classroom, they will be confident and able to establish a positive learning climate and minimize discipline problems. A graduate course was developed to assist teachers to develop assertive communication and to use assertive…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Discipline Problems
Hymowitz, Ellen; Daar, Lisa – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1988
Therapeutic games were invented or adapted to assist in counseling deaf children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. The games dealt with assertiveness, giving/receiving compliments, problem-solving, being a friend, self-control, and paying attention. The games helped in overcoming: negative attitudes toward counseling, communication…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Attention Control, Behavior Problems, Childrens Games
Slaby, Ronald G.; And Others – 1995
Based on the latest knowledge about early violence prevention and effective teaching strategies, this book describes practical ways for early childhood educators to handle children's aggression and shows how to help children become assertive, nonviolent problem solvers. The book's repertoire of proven approaches includes teaching children how to…
Descriptors: Aggression, Assertiveness, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns
LaFromboise, Teresa D.; Rowe, Wayne – 1981
A skills training approach provides a conceptual framework from which human services can be provided for the personal and emotional needs of Indian people without the subtle, culturally erosive effect of traditional psychotherapy. Some 30 tribal groups and agencies participated in a cultural adaptation of an assertive coping-skills training…
Descriptors: Adults, American Indians, Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns
Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy – 2000
Noting that power struggles between parents and children provide rich opportunities for parents to teach children how to deal with strong emotions and for parents and children to solve problems together, this book provides parents with "emotion coaching" strategies for identifying the emotions and needs that can create daily hassles.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs