The difference between constructive and destructive conflicts may be traced to the way in which they are managed. Third-party help is often utilized to achieve constructive conflict management. This article describes two models for conflict management consultation. Five guidelines are given for constructive conflict management. (Author/JEL)

Discusses two topics: (1) the way in which the control of schools and school leadership have historically operated to maintain the subordinate power position of Mexican Americans, and (2) the effects of power struggle on school leadership. (Author/AM)

Describes a simulation in which students take roles of environmentalists and politicians to debate industrial development and pollution. For journal availability, see SO 505 790. (AV)

After 16 years, the United States and Cuba are finally holding open, friendly discussions. The article discusses the historical background of the relations between the two countries, and the major issues of concern to both countries. (NQ)

This paper argues that social scientists serving as monitors and evaluators can help to implement school desegregation plans by encouraging citizen involvement and can serve as an independent yet sympathetic source of criticism for the school system. (Author)

The basic problem addressed here is: Do role functions of building principals and local union leaders conflict as a result of expected behavior, or is there cooperation based on a system of common values? (Author/AM)

Tested the hypothesis that different pay referents should result in different tactics to reduce inequities. Suggests that the various types of inequity relate differentially to each of three outcome variables: pay satisfaction, intent to remain with a company, and frequency of extra-role behavior. (Author/ABB)

Parents and educators often differ in the values and priorities they assign services for the young handicapped child. Methods for resolving these differences include collaborative goal setting, viewing families from a systems perspective, using effective listening and interviewing techniques, negotiating values and priorities, and acting as case…

A review of research demonstrating that many dating relationships include violence as a means of conflict resolution precedes a discussion of strategies through which school health personnel and educators can discuss courtship violence with students and demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the problem. (Author/CB)

Describes the "Educating for Citizenship" program, comprising curriculum materials based on the real-life experiences of 6-to-10-year-olds. Designed to alert youngsters to citizenship rights and responsibilities and to provide opportunities to practice citizenship skills, the program succeeds because it promotes civic participation and democratic…

Elaborates a theory of tension reduction among antagonistic groups that has progressed from a theory growing out of individual psychotherapy to a well-tried model used in a workshop of international leaders focused on a specific crisis situation. (Author/NB)

Examines the use of corporal punishment and contends that a more democratic educational system demand its abolition. States that two essentials of democratic education are a caring atmosphere and a true spirit of reconciliation. Outlines assertion techniques that enhance conflict resolution. (BSR)

Examined relationship among amount of conflict experienced, the style of its management, individual satisfaction, and decision quality of small, task-oriented groups using 129 college student subjects in 24 groups. Data suggest a curvilinear relationship between the number of conflict episodes experienced by group members and the subsequent…

Discusses ethics and home economics education: the lack of democracy in schools, the effect of a society in transition, the exploitation of women during the conflict between traditional and emerging roles, a cognitive approach to teaching values, and conflict resolution and value analysis. (CT)

Presents lesson plans that have students explore and discuss various aspects of adolescent suicide as a means of coping with their depressive or suicidal feelings and as a preparation for them to help their peers. Each plan contains goals, objectives, activities, and suggested evaluation. Teacher information is included. (CT)