Effects of Instruction in Cooperation on the Attitudes and Conduct of Children

Open Access : 9780472912032, 105 pages, December 1969
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Effects of Instruction in Cooperation on the Attitudes and Conduct of Children offers a scholarly appraisal of how cooperative education influences children's behavior and attitudes. Grounded on Professor S. A. Courtis's philosophy of cooperation, Dr. Bryan Heise's experimental study assessed the personal and social growth of children exposed to cooperative techniques. Through initial and final tests, systematic observations, and participation in tasks such as the Trabue Language Scale, the study distinguished between untrained groups and those instructed in cooperative methods. Heise's findings showed that cooperative training positively affects verbal attitudes and social behaviors. His research raises important questions about the role of cooperation in educational settings, emphasizing the potential long-term benefits and the necessity for further investigation into its practical applications for reducing conflict and enhancing group dynamics.