A Comparison of Social Skills in Graded and Nongraded Elementary Schools

Author

Angela D. Caster, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Date of Award

1-1-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Lisa Kelly-Vance

Abstract

Previous studies comparing the effects of graded and nongraded schools have focused on students' achievement, attitude, and mental health variables. However, social skills have not been directly compared in these instructional settings examined. The current study compared graded and nongraded school structures in relation to students' social skills. Students in four elementary schools were evaluated by the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS), as rated by themselves. It was predicted that students in nongraded schools would demonstrate better social skills. In addition, the Cooperation subscale of the SSRS was expected to be more predictive of the nongraded schools.

Comments

An Ed.S. Field Project Presented to the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Specialist in Education in School Psychology University of Nebraska at Omaha. Copyright Angela D. Caster January, 2000

Recommended Citation

Caster, Angela D., "A Comparison of Social Skills in Graded and Nongraded Elementary Schools" (2000). Student Work. 2394.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/2394