NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)2
Since 2006 (last 20 years)4
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Goals 20002
National Defense Education Act1
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 58 results Save | Export
P. Moua – Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2016
Like all teens, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) go through puberty. During this transitional time, their bodies will go through changes that can be disorienting. Given that adolescents with ASD may have a need for sameness and routine, the changes associated with puberty can be difficult. Teachers and parents can support students by…
Descriptors: High School Students, High School Teachers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Puberty
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
McCollow, Meaghan M.; Hoffman, Holly H. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2019
During early childhood, practitioners and family members are often tasked with determining optimal approaches to support social skill development in young children with developmental disabilities in inclusive and self-contained settings. Eight different evidence based approaches are highlighted (social narratives, scripting, pivotal response…
Descriptors: Social Development, Check Lists, Problem Solving, Video Technology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Dickinson, Denise M.; Hayes, Kim A.; Jackson, Christine; Ennett, Susan T.; Lawson, Caroline – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Few alcohol prevention programs focus on elementary school-aged youth, yet children develop expectancies and norms about alcohol use during the elementary school years, and many elementary school children are allowed to have sips or tastes of alcohol at home. Research on consequences of early alcohol use indicates that it can put children at…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Program Descriptions, Socialization, Drinking
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kain, Constance Jacobs; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Because academic success alone does not ensure success in society, schools need to teach fundamental social skills, such as following instructions, accepting criticism or a consequence, accepting "no" for an answer, disagreeing appropriately, greeting someone, making a request, and getting the teacher's attention. Proper social behavior is not…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Competence, Social Behavior
Friedrichs, David O. – 1983
A course on white collar crime suitable for use in a small or moderately sized undergraduate sociology program is outlined. The development, format, and evaluation of the course are discussed in separate sections. The program is seen as developing out of a need to identify and foster awareness of a wide range of illegal and deviant activities…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Course Descriptions, Criminals, Curriculum Enrichment
Reardon, Betty A. – 1996
In this article the phenomenon of bullying is discussed, using a model for detecting and monitoring cases of bullying used by Japanese teachers. Bullying is viewed as symptomatic of a deeper problem, lack of respect for the dignity and integrity of others. Such respect is a central value in a culture of peace. Bullying is a major threat to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Bullying, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Beall, Mary – Music Educators Journal, 1983
The instructional program, "Learning About Social Behavior," was designed to teach social and behavioral skills to elementary students in regular and learning disability classrooms. Students are taught with strategies used in reading, math, and assertiveness training. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Experimental Curriculum, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Riley, P. – European Journal of Teacher Education, 1984
An investigation of the process of language teaching as communication in a cross-cultural context shows that there is potential for misunderstanding. Examples of types of errors that are pragmatic rather than grammatical are discussed. A model is presented to help understand the pragmatic error. (DF)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Discourse Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Kirschenbaum, Daniel S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Presents an inner city early intervention program based on a social competence conceptualization. Key elements of the school-based program and an evaluation are described. The program focuses on children's competencies and problems in assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Ratings by teachers indicated interventions improved competencies, but…
Descriptors: Children, Inner City, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bryan, Tanis; Bryan, James – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1997
Describes a social science curriculum, "Amazing Discoveries," which meets the needs of middle school students with learning disabilities for social skills intervention, is appropriate for all students and fits in with the mandated social science curriculum. The curriculum includes 28 experiments and demonstrations that teach principles of social…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Felps, J. N.; Devlin, R. J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1988
A device used to prevent drivers from falling asleep dramatically reduced stereotypic rocking in a 21-year-old blind student in a residential school. His rocking had been a chief obstacle to employment and acceptance into mainstream society. Follow-up data indicated maintenance of the low level of rocking and positive social changes. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Behavior Modification, Blindness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Manuele, Caroline; Cicchelli, Terry – Contemporary Education, 1984
Social skills training programs offer an effective means of controlling behavior problems in the classroom. Modeling, role-playing, reinforcement, and transfer of training are suggested methods for inducing behavioral change. Several programs to help students control negative behavior are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Carton, Dana – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1982
A recommended class activity is a simple gift exchange. Vocabulary, including a wide range of options, holiday terms, and idioms, is introduced at the beginning of class. Partners are assigned, exchange takes place, and thank-you notes may be written. Student enthusiasm and attention are often by-products. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Dramatic Play, Learning Motivation, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Reiss, Michael J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Discusses variables which determine the strategies animals use to organize their lives. Describes advances in understanding animal behaviors. Shows how game theory has helped to explain the existence of alternative behavioral strategies and the constraints under which organizers exist. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Biological Sciences, College Science
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Pellegrini, Anthony D. – Journal of Education for Teaching, 1984
Techniques for categorizing the social and cognitive aspects of children's play on an observational instrument are outlined in this article. Correlates between social cognitive aspects of play and other measures of educational attainment are mentioned. Implications for teacher educators are discussed. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Cognitive Style, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3  |  4