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Foundation
- Knowledge of Child Development Theory
- Principle of Teaching Social Skills
C.A.R.E.S.
Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control
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Components
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Implementation
- Building a Classroom Community
- Modeling, Practicing and Role-Playing Conflict Resolution
- Appropriate Environment and Materials
- Cooperative Learning
Independent Inquiry
- Continuous Progress
Portfolio Assessment
Critical Contracts
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Outcomes
- Balance of teacher-directed instruction and child-initiated learning
- Student responsibility for work and environment
- Caring behavior
- Problem-solving ability both socially and academically
- Parental involvement and understanding
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