Promotion of Social Competence
A Good Idea
This practice has been Archived and is no longer maintained.
Description
This intensive, classroom-based social program is designed to enhance social competence among elementary school aged children. Decision making and problem solving skills are stressed in the program’s lesson plans, which have the overall goal of reducing violence and risk behaviors among children and increasing prosocial behavior.
Goal / Mission
To increase prosocial behavior among elementary school aged children.
Results / Accomplishments
A follow-up study was conducted six years after the social competence program was implemented in central New Jersey. The results of the study show beneficial effects for program recipients on indices of social adjustment and psychopathology when compared to controls.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Rutgers University, Psychology Department and the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Primary Contact
Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D.
Psychology Department
Rutgers University
53 Avenue E
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8040
(732) 445-2444
melias@rci.rutgers.edu
http://www.casel.org/
Psychology Department
Rutgers University
53 Avenue E
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8040
(732) 445-2444
melias@rci.rutgers.edu
http://www.casel.org/
Topics
Health / Children's Health
Health / Prevention & Safety
Health / Prevention & Safety
Organization(s)
Rutgers University, Psychology Department and the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Source
Urban Institute
Date of publication
1991
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Target Audience
Children