Curriculum  Units/Instructional   Programs
to  Teach  Social/Life  Skills
and  Promote  Self-esteem

The acquisition of social skills or competencies or positive self concepts by students is an important influence in avoiding antisocial behaviours and in maintaining good health.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• McClellan DE, Katz G, (1993). Young children's social development. A checklist. ERIC Digest
• Brammer LM, (1992). Coping with life transitions. ERIC Digest
• Borgen WA, Amundson NE, (1995). Models of adolescent transition. ERIC Digest
• Stahl RJ, (1994). The essential elements of cooperative learning in the classroom. ERIC Digest
• Brophy J, (1996). Enhancing students' socialization. Key elements. ERIC Digest 
• Moore SG, (1992). The role of parents in the development of peer group competence. ERIC Digest
• Jewett Jan. Aggression and cooperation: Helping young children develop constructive strategies. ERIC Digest.

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• Hamburg BA, (1990). Life Skills Training: Preventive Intervention for Young Adolescents. Report of the Life Skills Training Working Group. US Congress of Technology Assessment.

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

• "Appendix C: Programs for Addressing School Violence" found in Day DM, Golench CA, MacDougal J, Beals-Gonzalz CA (1995). School-based Violence Prevention in Canada: Results of a National Survey of Policies and Programs, Department of Justice, Canada.
• Carlson KR, (1996). Promoting Positive Peer Interaction through Cooperative Learning, Community Building, Higher-Order Thinking and Conflict Management

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• "Appendix C: Programs for Addressing School Violence" found in Day DM, Golench CA, MacDougal J, Beals-Gonzalz CA (1995). School-based Violence Prevention in Canada: Results of a National Survey of Policies and Programs, Department of Justice, Canada.
• Carlson KR, (1996). Promoting Positive Peer Interaction through Cooperative Learning, Community Building, Higher-Order Thinking and Conflict Management
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation, (1992). Skills for Life. Teachers' Resource Materials
• Barksdale Self-Esteem & Stress Control Programs
• Self-Esteem Shop Online: Resources for People Helping People
  

-Policy Examples