"Who You Dissin', Dude?" At-Risk Students Learn Assertive Communication Skills.

Cangelosi, Barbara R.

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ERIC Number: EJ604757

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Publication Date: 2000

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"Who You Dissin', Dude?" At-Risk Students Learn Assertive Communication Skills.

Cangelosi, Barbara R.

English Journal, v89 n5 p111-18 May 2000

Describes a four-week unit developed by the author to teach her at-risk high school students assertive communication as a means of empowerment, a way of taking control of situations. Describes organizing the content and implementing the curriculum, and notes students' positive and enthusiastic feedback. (SR)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Communication Skills, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Communication, Secondary Education, Student Empowerment, Student Reaction, Units of Study

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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