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`This is a concise and straightforward resource aimed at developing co-operative behaviour for 9 to 14-year-olds...a timely publication that could be used to complement and extend the DfES SEAL programme' - Division of Educational & Child Psychologists
`Easily accessible, it has excellent resources (enhanced by the inclusion of a CD disc which will print out your worksheets for you) and the activities are highly relevant. One such is 'active listening' - whereby students are taught how to listen using body language, silence, summarizing and re-stating - these are communication skills that we could all benefit from learning, not least those who are seated in the House of Commons debating chamber' - Nurturing Potential
A lack of social and emotional competence can prevent the development of meaningful relationships and can contribute to low self-esteem, aggressiveness and depression. This programme provides a clear structure to assist teachers to develop in student groups:
- open communication and co-operation
- decision-making
- confronting problems effectively
- acceptance of others
- responsibility for ones own learning and behaviour.
This 20-session programme motivates young people to:
- participate actively in learning
- behave more appropriately
- co-operate more effectively.
List of contents
Introduction
PART ONE: ORIENTATION
Lessons 1-5: Getting Acquainted
PART TWO: ESTABLISHING NORMS
Lessons 6-8: Group Responsibilty
Lessons 9-11: Responding to Others
Lessons 12-14: Co-operation
Lessons 15-17: Confronting Problems
PART THREE: CONFLICT
Lessons 18-23: Coping with Conflict
PART FOUR: PRODUCTIVITY
Lessons 24-28: Problem Solving
PART FIVE: ENDINGS
Lessons 29-30: Reflections and Positive Messages
Summary
A lack of social and emotional competence can prevent the development of relationships and can contribute to low self-esteem, aggressiveness and depression. This work provides a structure to assist teachers to develop in student groups: open communication and co-operation; decision-making; confronting problems; and, acceptance of others.
