ERIC Number: EJ764162
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Mar
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0266-7363
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An Evaluation of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies Curriculum at Key Stage 1
Curtis, Cheryl; Norgate, Roger
Educational Psychology in Practice, v23 n1 p33-44 Mar 2007
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) is a curriculum designed to promote social and emotional thinking in primary aged pupils. Research in the US has indicated that where used there has been an increase in emotional understanding and a decrease in behavioural difficulties. This study relates to 287 children (114 from intervention schools and 173 controls). Pre- and post-assessment using the strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ) indicated a significant improvement on all five dimensions for the intervention group but not the control. Teacher interviews also indicated that they perceived the programme to have helped children acquire a better understanding of emotions and to have fostered better empathy and self-control skills. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Intervention, Empathy, Emotional Development, Teacher Attitudes, Creative Thinking, Thinking Skills, Social Development, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Program Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Emotional Response, Self Control, Student Behavior, Antisocial Behavior, Program Evaluation, Peer Relationship, Hyperactivity, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/87799