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The Comparative Effects of Two Teaching Methodologies on the Social Structure, Learning Environment, and Group-Work Behavior of Eight Senior High School English Classes: An Evaluative Study of the Philadelphia Affective Education Development Program.
Cohen, Milton – 1973
This study evaluated the Philadelphia Affective Education Development Program (AEDP) as it affected student relationships within the classroom and student perceptions of the classroom climate. The differences between four AEDP and four regular English classes from one high school were determined in regard to (1) sociometric structure as analyzed…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, English Instruction
A Reconceptualization of Negotiation: Test of an Empirical Framework.
Donohue, William Anthony – 1976
The purpose of this study was to develop an empirical framework to help conceptualize the process and outcome of negotiation. Specifically, the hypothesis tested was that prenegotiation expectations, the use of power strategies, and individual personality traits will, in combination, predict the outcome of negotiation proceedings. A test of the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making
An Investigation of the Effects of Creative Dramatics on Ninth Grade Students.
Ridel, Shelby Jean Harvey – 1975
The purposes of this study were to describe the use of creative dramatics within an average ninth grade arts class and to document the behavior changes in verbal and nonverbal communications, creative thinking and behavior, feeling of group closeness, self-confidence, and attitude toward the course. A teacher inexperienced in drama conducted the…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Dramatics, Creative Thinking, Creative Writing
The Effects of Different Leadership Styles on Selected Behavioral and Interpersonal Variables of Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents in a Camping Program.
McPeters, Janine E. – 1976
Testing the hypothesis that group-centered leadership leads to less problem behavior among emotionally disturbed adolescents, 20 male and female adolescents aged 14-18 (from Karitas Community in Crystal Springs, Mississippi) were divided into leader-centered and group-centered groups and exposed to 3 weekend camping experiences. Assessments were…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
The Relationship Between the Organization of Play Space and Children's Behavior.
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Rogers, Carolyn Odom – 1976
The purpose of this study is to examine the organization of play space and the effect which this organization has on children's productive and disruptive behavior in an indoor nursery setting. A second purpose was to develop a category system for recording the productive and disruptive behavior of young children in a free play situation. The…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior, Classroom Design, Classroom Observation Techniques
The Effect of Communication Inhibition on Small Group Interaction.
Fenton, Raymond Joseph – 1975
This study examined the effects of high and low communication inhibition on small group interaction. Communication inhibition was identified in terms of a scale developed through the factor analysis of the Personal Report of Confidence as a Speaker--Short Form, the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension--College, and Unwillingness to…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Credibility, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research