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Casey, Cherl; Klene, Peggy; Pangallo, Patricia – 2000
This action research project evaluated a program to improve students' ability to resolve conflicts. Many students of the targeted third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade classrooms lacked a well-defined sense of classroom community as well as the ability to resolve conflicts peaceably. Research indicated that specific skills needed to be taught. For this…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies
Ciampa, Cheri; Farr, Jeanne; Kaplan, Karen – 2000
Poor social skills among young elementary school students can result in lack of cooperation with others and an inability to resolve conflicts. This action research project examined the impact of a program for improving social competence through improving listening skills, cooperation, respect for others, and respect for authority. Participating in…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment
Blake, Rebecca; Fairfield, Scott; Paxson, Lynne – 1999
This action research project implemented and evaluated a program to improve student motivation through the use of cooperative learning and multiple intelligences. The targeted population consisted of students in fourth, sixth, and tenth grade in a consolidated school district located in a rural area in the Midwest. The problems of low academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems