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Improving Communication And Collegial Relationships Within An Elementary School Staff, Carolyn E. Reynolds
Improving Communication And Collegial Relationships Within An Elementary School Staff, Carolyn E. Reynolds
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a program to facilitate communication and improve working relationships among members of an elementary school staff. The purpose of the project was to improve communication and collegial relationships within an elementary school. The program consisted of three components: (1) a series of inservice workshops for faculty to strengthen self-knowledge and understanding of others and to introduce effective communication skills; (2) additional training in team building for team leaders and (3) concrete adjustments in communication mechanisms. The results were mixed. The level of communication and collegial relationships improved, but not to the extent that had been …
Increasing Verbal Participation And Self-Concept Through Teaching Across The Curriculum, Linda A. Wolfe
Increasing Verbal Participation And Self-Concept Through Teaching Across The Curriculum, Linda A. Wolfe
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The high percentage of students lacking verbal participation in schools and experiencing a low self-concept in an above achieving third grade class was addressed by the implementation of teaching strategies across the curriculum. The target group of 25 students was involved in social studies, science, and expressive language activities that were designed to increase verbal participation and self-concept. In addition, the target group engaged in weekly self-concept activities with the school counselor. The comparison of The Student Tally of Participation prior to and after implementation showed the average verbal participation measuring at 60 percent which was four percent above the …