Improving the Social Skills of Elementary School Children.

摘要: This report describes a program for improving social skills while incorporating cooperative learning in the curriculum. The targeted population consisted of third grade students regular classroom and fifth physical education classes at two different elementary schools same district. were located predominately upper class Jewish Roman Catholic community Midwest. lack was documented with student teacher surveys, behavior checklists, anecdotal records. Analysis probable cause indicated that there considerable among students. adversely affected achievement development positive relationships peers. Review research skills, not part After analysis problem setting, following solution strategies implemented: teaching creating through use activities, conflict resolution techniques, instituting open meetings, implementing expectations foster caring classroom. included building T-charts, role playing. Post intervention data had impact on peer students' ability to work cooperatively groups. However, it is recommended be implemented school wide. (Contains 37 references 10 tables data. Appendixes contain staff checklist, goals, instructions negotiating, worksheet skill reflection.) (Author/RS) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are best can made from original document. IMPROVING THE SOCIAL SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Elizabeth Androjna Mary Ellen Barr Jennifer Judkins CS An Action Research Project Submitted Graduate Faculty School Education Partial Fulfillment Requirements Degree Master Arts Teaching Leadership Saint Xavier University & SkyLight Professional Development Field-Based Masters Program