Seen and Heard: Teaching Kids To Stand Up for Themselves.

Hess, Lisa Lawmaster

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ERIC Number: EJ554745

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Seen and Heard: Teaching Kids To Stand Up for Themselves.

Hess, Lisa Lawmaster

Learning, v26 n1 p54-56 Aug 1997

Presents a framework for teaching upper elementary students about assertiveness: teaching them differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior; encouraging role playing; discussing when assertive behavior is appropriate; constantly reinforcing the lessons; and teaching alternatives. Tips for assertive communication are provided. (SM)

Descriptors: Aggression, Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Role Playing, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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