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Towards a Better Investment of University Students in Light of the Twentieth Century Challenges
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Al-Nabrawi, Ismael; Jdaitawi, Malek; Talafha, Feras – International Education Studies, 2015
Present study has been conducted with the purpose of impact of university skills training on students psycho-social and cognitive skills of males' students in preparatory year deanship in university of Dammam in 2014/2015. The present study is quasi-experimental pre-post-test design was used with control group. The study sample was 150 subjects…
Descriptors: Investment, College Students, Quasiexperimental Design, Pretests Posttests
Social Skills Training with Underachievers, Disruptive, and Exceptional Children.
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Rotheram, Mary J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Children (N=101) from fourth, fifth, and sixth grade were assigned to a social skills training program or control condition. Subpopulations of subjects were identified. Results indicated underachievers improved social relationships, disruptive children increased academic skills, and exceptional children increased significantly in both areas.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Problems, Children, Elementary Education
Preparing Employees for Upward Mobility.
Hultman, Kenneth E.; Cunningham, Grover – Training and Development Journal, 1978
Describes a training program designed to increase assertiveness and interpersonal skills. Program contains three major components: work situation problem solving; continuing in-house training, and evaluation. Methods include videotaping, group discussion, and role-playing. Discusses facilitator's role. Reports pilot test results concerning…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Design, Inplant Programs
Follow up Study of Children 5-8 Years Using Child Protection Programmes in Australia and New Zealand.
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Briggs, Freda; Hawkins, Russell M. F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1994
A follow-up study examined two programs intended to prevent child sexual abuse: (1) Protective Behaviors (Australia), which develops assertiveness skills to empower children; and (2) Keeping Ourselves Safe (New Zealand), which uses "What if..." problem-solving exercises. Revealed the importance of providing a school-based program that is…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Child Abuse, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Followup Studies
Promoting Social Competence in Deaf Students: The Effect of an Intervention Program.
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Suarez, Maria – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2000
This study evaluated a social skills training program with 18 deaf children (ages 9 to 13) in mainstream settings in three elementary schools in the Canary Islands. It found the intervention improved students' social problem solving skills and their assertive skills. However, no significant differences in social or academic integration as judged…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Deafness, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Evaluating a Social Skills Training Program for Hong Kong Students.
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Chung, Chiang Hon; Watkins, David – Journal of Social Psychology, 1995
Briefly presents the results of an evaluation of a Hong Kong social skills training class. The class used Western-style training in that problem-solving skills, communication skills, relaxation skills, and assertiveness training were taught from a cognitive perspective. The evaluative instruments suggested significant improvement for the students.…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Evaluation Methods