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Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Journal of Social Issues, 1994
Argues that all students be taught how to negotiate and mediate and learn the role of the mediator. Three steps in managing conflicts are examined: establishing a cooperative context; creating intellectual conflicts; and establishing a peer-mediation program. The theory and research underlying these steps are reviewed. (GLR)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Learning Processes, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1996
Discusses the positive value of conflicts and describes a six-step program, Teaching Students To Be Peacemakers, that instructs students in how to negotiate and mediate conflicts. Reviews research on the effectiveness of the program and the benefits of self-regulation for school discipline programs. Provides steps on how to structure academic…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Conflict Resolution, Disabilities, Discipline
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
Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – 1995
Increasing violence and threats of violence in American schools have prompted many school districts to take aggressive action in providing greater security and more positive learning environments. This book presents an alternative approach--that of training students in conflict resolution and peer mediation. The book offers specific, practical…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T.; Hodne, Peter; Stevahn, Laurie – Educational Leadership, 1997
Students attending a Minnesota school in a middle-class neighborhood are finding that cooperation, conflict resolution, and civic values are creating a safe haven from the stresses of family and neighborhood life. Students have two innovative programs (Continuous Progress and Discovery) to choose from. Highlands Elementary nurtures its students…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Classroom Environment, Community Schools, Conflict Resolution
