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Stuart, Lora Alexa – 1991
While conflict resolution programs in the elementary schools have been in existence for the last decade, few studies have provided quantitative data concerning the effectiveness of such programs. A study was conducted which used interviews and surveys to focus on the development, implementation, and results of a Conflict Manager program at one…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
McFadden, F. Lee – Training, 1975
A self-instructional program on decision making was used in conjunction with workshops to introduce the staff of an instructional materials company to the decision tree process as they used it to study their own film production problem. (Author/MS)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Autoinstructional Aids, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Bermudez, Andrea – 1986
A study examined the possible differences in home training received by Hispanics and Anglos, the development of particular problem-solving styles as a result of home training, and possible differences between Hispanics and Anglos in problem-solving styles. A questionnaire was used to investigate home teaching style, actualization of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cultural Context, Family Influence, Family Life
Presley, Cheryl A.; Karmos, Joseph S. – 1986
This manual is intended for individuals who are experiencing transitions that call for changes in relationships, routines, roles, or assumptions within the settings of work, school, family, health, or finances. It is intended to assist them in becoming aware that (1) transitions and change are inevitable and natural, (2) there are many resources…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Change, Competence
Developing Critical Thinkers: Challenging Adults To Explore Alternative Ways of Thinking and Acting.
Brookfield, Stephen D. – 1987
A variety of methods are presented for developing skills for critical thinking, which is described as reflecting on assumptions underlying actions and considering new ways of looking at and living in the world. Critical thinking is viewed as not just an academic exercise, but a productive process enabling people to be more effective and innovative…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking
Roach, Debra Bruene – 1988
The study compared the effects of two instructional strategies for teaching the programming language, Logo, on the problem solving skills of third graders. The two strategies are the guided discovery approach, a student-directed learning environment with the teacher as a facilitator, and the direct instruction approach, with specific…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Field Dependence Independence, Grade 3, Intermode Differences
Levy, Margo; Otero, George – 1980
These action oriented activity cards dealing with conflict situations are for use with secondary students. The cards are intended to supplement any course dealing with conflict, including U.S. history, sociology, English, literature, economics, area studies, or political science. The cards are organized by color into certain broad categories which…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Language Arts
Meade, Edward J., Jr. – ASCD Yearbook 1969, 1969
Chapter 3 in Life Skills in School and Society.
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Objectives, Individual Development, Leisure Time
Camp, Bonnie W.; Bash, Mary A. – 1978
This program adapts the Think Aloud method, originally designed to assist young aggressive boys in achieving greater self-control, to improve problem-solving skills among first and second graders. Modeling of self-instructional verbalizations is used to teach children a systematic approach to analyzing a problem, planning an attack and evaluating…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Children, Inservice Teacher Education, Modeling (Psychology)
Swartz, Vicki – 1980
This paper explores research on problem solving and suggests a problem-solving approach to elementary school social studies, using a culture study of the ancient Egyptians and King Tut as a sample unit. The premise is that problem solving is particularly effective in dealing with problems which do not have one simple and correct answer but rather…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Literature Reviews, Problem Solving
Download full textStapp, William B., Ed.; Cox, Dorothy A., Ed. – 1974
This activities book for lower elementary grades is the second book of a series of six books designed to provide developmental K-12 experiences designed to support the basic environmental philosophy of spaceship earth. The aims of the four activity sections of this book are to aid in developing students to make them more sensitive to their…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Stapp, William B., Ed.; Cox, Dorothy A., Ed. – 1974
This activities book for the middle elementary grades is the third book of a series of six books designed to provide developmental K-12 experiences designed to support the basic environmental philosophy of spaceship earth presented in Book 1. The aims of the four activity sections of this book are to aid in developing students to make them more…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Stapp, William B., Ed.; Cox, Dorothy A., Ed. – 1974
This activities book for the upper elementary grades is the fourth book of a series of six books designed to provide developmental K-12 experiences designed to support the basic environmental philosophy of spaceship earth presented in Book 1. The aims of the four activity sections of this book are to aid in developing students to make them more…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Stapp, William B., Ed.; Cox, Dorothy A., Ed. – 1974
This activities book for the senior high school level is the sixth book of a series of six books designed to provide developmental K-12 experiences designed to support the basic environmental philosophy of spaceship earth presented in Book 1. The aims of the four activity sections of this book are to aid in developing students to make them more…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Williams, James B.; Mardell, Edward A. – 1973
Life skills are problem solving and human relations skills, applied responsibly and appropriately to the management of one's life. This manual was prepared to describe and present modifications to the lessons in a previously published coaching manual to make them appropriate for use in a correctional setting. Specifications for lessons which…
Descriptors: Adults, Correctional Education, Guides, Human Relations
