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Peer reviewedStevahn, Laurie; Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T.; Green, Kathy; Laginski, Anne Marie – Journal of Social Psychology, 1997
Examines the effectiveness of a conflict-resolution program in raising the academic achievement of a suburban Canadian high school English class. Argues that the conflict-resolution training raised academic performance at the same time that it taught conflict-resolution techniques. Suggests incorporating conflict-resolution training into core high…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conflict Resolution, English Literature, Foreign Countries
Download full textJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – 2001
Concern about violence in schools has resulted in numerous conflict resolution and peer mediation programs being implemented, though there is very little research examining their effectiveness. The exception is the Teaching Students to be Peacemakers program, which teaches students to be peacemakers in five steps: learning what is and what is not…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conflict Resolution, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Journal of Negro Education, 1996
Describes the principles, practices, and procedures of the Teaching Students To Be Peacemakers program, a comprehensive, schoolwide conflict resolution and peer mediation training initiative targeting grades 1 through 12. Findings of the program's efficacy and impact in diverse school settings are presented. (GR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conflict Resolution, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedStevahn, Laurie; Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T.; Schultz, Ray – Journal of Social Psychology, 2002
Examines the effectiveness of conflict resolution and peer mediation training among California high school students. Explains that two of four classes received five weeks of conflict resolution and peer mediation training integrated into the social studies curriculum. Found greater academic achievement, long term retention, and transfer of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Educational Research
