Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving, Grades 2-3 (Book and CD) : A Curriculum for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

by Elias, Maurice J.; Bruene Butler, Linda; Bruno, Erin M.; Papke, Maureen Reilly; Shapiro, Teresa Farley

• ISBN13: 9780878225125
• ISBN10: 0878225129
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Research Pr Pub

Summary

"Developed over three decades of implementation in a wide range of schools, this research-validated curriculum focuses on teaching students to be reflective, nonimpulsive, and responsible decision makers and problem solvers - while emphasizing essential literacy skills. It is ideal for classroom use and can be adapted for small group settings." "The program uses a variety of cooperative learning methods, including small-group brainstorming, problem solving, and role-playing activities. Students learn skills such as self-control, listening, respectful communication, giving and receiving help, and working cooperatively and fairly in groups. The manual includes numerous reproducible worksheets."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction : guide to instructional design and implementation procedures	p. 1
Recommended topics for grade 2	p. 41
List of grade 2 worksheets	p. 42
Becoming a problem-solving team	p. 43
Feelings	p. 105
Supplemental	p. 191
Recommended topics for grade 3	p. 205
List of grade 3 worksheets	p. 206
Becoming a problem-solving team	p. 209
Feelings	p. 291
Social decision making and social problem solving	p. 343
Supplemental	p. 385
The SDM/SPS curriculum approach : evidence of effectiveness	p. 411
Tools for program-level assessment	p. 425
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