SOCIAL DECISION MAKING-GR 4-5 - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878225137 ISBN 13: 9780878225132

Publisher: Research Press, 2005

Synopsis

Developed over three decades, this research-validated curriculum focuses on teaching skills that will enable students to be reflective, non-impulsive, and responsible decision makers and problem solvers while emphasizing critical thinking skills. SDM/SPS impacts student behavior, academic learning, and social/emotional life. It promotes a multicultural perspective by building group cohesion, acceptance of differences, and the ability to understand different points of view. The activities build skills such as self-control, listening, respectful communication, how to give and receive help, and how to work cooperatively and fairly in groups. The program uses a wide range of cooperative learning methods, such as small-group brainstorming, problem solving, and role-playing activities. Includes assessment tools for tracking progress and numerous reproducible worksheets.

About this title

About the Author:

Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., is professor, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, and directs the Rutgers Social-Emotional Learning Lab. He is vice chair of the Leadership Team of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and senior advisor for Research, Policy, and Practice to the New Jersey Center for Character Education. He devotes his research and writing to the area of emotional intelligence in children, schools, and families.

Linda Bruene Butler, M.Ed., is director of the Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving (SDM/SPS) Program at the Behavioral Research and Training Institute of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Behavioral HealthCare's Behavioral Research and Training Institute. Ms. Bruene Butler has published and lectured extensively in the area of social-emotional learning and has trained many others to become SDM/SPS consultants and trainers.

Review:

Using strategies such as metacognition, practice exercises, self-talk, body awareness, and aligning these topics with academic subjects to maximize generalization, this work brings the best and latest research for teaching students how to navigate complex interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges. . . . SDM/SPS for any of the grade levels will be valuable for those making the leap to classroom guidance and want a well rounded program that addresses social, academic, and mood management skills. --Lynn Merlone, NH School Counselor Newsletter

About this edition

• Publisher: Research Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0878225137
• ISBN 13: 9780878225132
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 380