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Peer reviewedTate, Thomas F. – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2001
The literature suggests that adolescent peer group programs have produced positive academic and rehabilitative environments as well as environments that help reduce aggressive behaviors in group-living situations. This article suggests elements to facilitate a peer group approach to cognitive problem-solving development in school and group living…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Peer Influence
Peer reviewedSmith, Herm W. – Small Group Behavior, 1989
Summarizes research on disjunctive versus conjunctive, and multistage versus single-stage problem solving in a classroom setting. Concludes that students working in groups are less likely to drop out of class, give higher subjective motivation to learn ratings, perform better on tests, know more classmates, and score higher on Raven's Progressive…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Group Instruction
Peer reviewedNewman, Richard S. – Elementary School Journal, 2003
Examines how what is known about academic help seeking can inform an understanding of children's response to peer harassment. Details: (1) What is adaptive help seeking?; (2) Which students are most likely to seek help?; and (3) Under what conditions are students likely to seek help? Presents directions for future research. (Author)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Help Seeking
Gauvain, Mary – 2001
Noting that sociocultural approaches to cognitive development provide valuable insights into the influences on learning of relationship and cultural variables, this book discusses recent theory and research on the social context of cognitive development. The book takes the view that the social settings in which children live and grow provide both…
Descriptors: Attention, Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedPowell, Kenneth E.; And Others – Peer Facilitator Quarterly, 1996
Examines nine school-based peer mediation and conflict resolution projects supported by state health departments in Florida, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina, noting project differences regarding targeted students, project consultants, teacher and student training, mediation format, teaching methods/curriculum content, complementary…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedThompson, Sarah M. – School Counselor, 1996
Presents a case study of a middle school with discipline problems leading to high suspension rates. The school implemented a voluntary peer mediation program as part of a comprehensive conflict resolution program. Discusses the program's objectives, selection and training of students, implementation, supervision of mediators, and program…
Descriptors: Arbitration, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Discipline
