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

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

ISBN 10: 0878225129 / ISBN 13: 9780878225125

Published by Research Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving: A Curriculum For Academic, Social And Emotional Learning: Grades 2-3 (Book and CD)
• Publisher: Research Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878225129
• ISBN 13: 9780878225125
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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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 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.