Beyond the Three R's. Training Teachers for Affective Education.

The report takes a look at teacher training in affective education. It defines vague concepts such as affective education and interpersonal skills, develops a rationale for needed changes in the school system, and outlines specific strategies in teacher training as one way to begin to bring about change. The manual was developed in response to past unsatisfactory approaches to drug education. If schools are going to meet the increased demands of a rapidly changing society, then teachers must be better equipped to handle new responsibilities more effectively. The publication is divided into several parts which focus on definitions and rationale; the training process itself; recommendations for schools of education, school systems, and teachers; special concerns such as working with special populations or in special settings; and resources. (Author/PC)