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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
Peer reviewedHirsch, Judi – Social Studies Review, 1990
Outlines an inservice-teacher workshop, used in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, intended for high school teachers who focus on the modern Middle East. Defines the critical thinking process it recommends: questioning assumptions, gathering information, and evaluating material. Describes small-group sessions that evaluate textbooks and news…
Descriptors: Bias, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Current Events
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA. – 1982
This handbook outlines the kindergarten course entitled "Myself and Others in My World." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social science education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of areas…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA. – 1982
This handbook outlines the grade 3 course entitled "People as Members of Communities." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Study, Concept Teaching
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA. – 1982
This handbook outlines the grade 2 course entitled "People as Members of Groups." A statement of California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of content…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Behavioral Objectives, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA. – 1982
This handbook outlines the grade 1 course entitled "People at Home and at School." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Teaching, Conflict Resolution
