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Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Toward Cultural Transformation: Comprehensive Approaches to Conflict Resolution.
Opffer, Elenie
Theory into Practice, v36 n1 p46-52 Win 1997
Identifies strengths and weaknesses of peer mediation, suggesting flexible guidelines for locally developed, comprehensive approaches to managing complex conflict in schools. The paper examines the background of school conflict programs (providing examples) and outlines approaches that expand the scope of problems concerned educators can manage. (SM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Agents, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student), Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Inservice Teacher Education, Peer Influence, Peer Mediation, Problem Solving, Public Schools, School Culture, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue title: "Teaching Conflict Resolution: Preparation for Pluralism."
