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Davidson, John; Wood, Christine – Theory Into Practice, 2004
The Conflict Resolution Model was formulated by a group of Australian psychologists who set about integrating the literature on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes in a conflict situation in order to create a best-practice prescriptive process for conflict resolution. A number of experimental studies conducted at the University of Tasmania with…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication
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Davidowitz, B.; Schreiber, B. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2008
Several studies have emphasised the importance of addressing social and emotional factors in facilitating adjustment to tertiary education. This article describes the Skills for Success in Science programme at the University of Cape Town. The broad aims were life skills development and improved adjustment which are assumed to underpin academic…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Focus Groups, Time Management, Assertiveness
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Cangelosi, Barbara R. – English Journal, 2000
Describes a four-week unit developed by the author to teach her at-risk high school students assertive communication as a means of empowerment, a way of taking control of situations. Describes organizing the content and implementing the curriculum, and notes students' positive and enthusiastic feedback. (SR)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Communication Skills, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Communication
Kratz, Lillian B.; Hall, Marilyn H. – 1987
This document describes an experiential workshop which focuses on the application of key communication strategies to alleviate relationship problems between older parents and their adult children. Three communication devices are outlined which can make possible an exchange of ideas and opinions and promote an increased understanding between parent…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Family Relationship
American Federation of Teachers (NJ), 2004
Respect and communication. That's what teachers and paraprofessionals say makes an effective classroom team. In speaking with paraprofessionals and teachers, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has gathered several tips about how to make working together work. These tips include: (1) Creating a healthy, open relationship between teacher and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Assertiveness, Special Education Teachers, Teamwork
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