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A Comparison of Social Behaviors among Nonhandicapped and Hearing Impaired Children.
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Macklin, G. Faye; Matson, Johnny L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1985
Results of multivariate analysis of variance on scores of 30 hearing impaired and 30 nonhandicapped 8- to 14-year-olds on the "Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters" suggested that hearing impaired Ss were compliant, displayed appropriate affect, and followed rules. However, their positive responses were not as assertive as those of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Elementary Education, Hearing Impairments, Interpersonal Competence
Positive Peer Culture and Assertiveness Training: Complementary Modalities for Dealing with Disturbed and Disturbing Adolescents in the Classroom.
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Carducci, Dewey J. – Behavioral Disorders, 1980
Many institutions and school systems have adopted the Positive Peer Culture (PPC) method for helping disturbed adolescents by turning the peer culture from a negative to a positive "caring" force. The paper discusses some of the major limitations and how assertion training, in conjunction with PPC, provides a successful resolution. (Author/SB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assertiveness, Emotional Disturbances, Intervention
Assertive Discipline: An Effective Classwide Behavior Management Program.
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Mandlebau, Linda Higbee; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1983
The effects of an Assertive Discipline program on reducing out-of-seat and inappropriate talking among third-grade students were investigated. Results indicated a functional relationship between the program and the dependent measures. Social validation was provided by informal measures of teacher behavior and interviews with the principal,…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques