In this volume, educational experts describe the range of programmes and perspectives that teachers, counsellors and administrators can use to promote social-emotional education in today's middle schools. Chapters focus on areas such as conflict resolution and self esteem.

This much-needed volume presents current thinking about effective social and emotional education with young children. Leading national experts describe the range of programs and perspectives that elementary teachers and school specialists can use to promote social-emotional learning. They provide concrete strategies and curricular-based programs that educators can rapidly implement or integrate into school life - in and outside the classroom. This completely practical guide emphasizes techniques, strategies, and curricular approaches that will help teahcers learn what to do and how to do it....

This work is a guide for educators who want to include social emotional learning in their schools and classrooms. It focuses on the process of implementing an SEL programme, and offers guidance for busy school administrators, district supervisors, guidance counsellors, and teachers.

In today's urban schools, a new approach to teaching math and science is being developed. Teachers are learning that by tending to students' social and emotional well being, they have greater success teaching. Edited by a stellar group, which includes both psychologists and teachers, this vital resource shares proven strategies for improving academic performance among school age children such as: Discussions of the effect of tracking in schools on the students; The particular needs of minority students; Preparing students for a technology driven world in the classroom; The recent findings of...