David W. Johnson Psychological foundations: social psychology, human relations Ed.D., Columbia University Office: 182 Education Sciences Building Tel: 612-624-7031 E-mail: johns010@umn.edu Office hours: Monday, 10 a.m. – noon

My research interests are (a) cooperative, competitive, and individualistic efforts; (b) conflict resolution (structured controversy and peer mediation), and (c) social psychology of groups in general. I am active in the field of organizational development and change, and in innovation in educational practice. I emphasize the integration of theory, research, and practice.

See "Working cooperatively: proof that students who work together, learn together"

Outlines for course I teach

• EPSY 5152—Psychology of Conflict Resolution
• EPSY 5151—Cooperative Learning
• EPSY 5154—Organizational Development and Change
• EPSY 5155—Group Dynamics and Social Influence
• EPSY 5157—The Social Psychology of Education
• Practicum in Social Psychology

Education

Ed.D. in social psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, 1964-1966

M.A. in social psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, 1962-1964

B.S. in English, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1958-1962

Professional experience

Professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1973 - present

Associate professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1969 - 1973

Assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1966 - 1969

Instructor, City University of New York, 1965 - 1966

Selected publications

Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, F. (2000). Joining together: Group Theory and Group Skills (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Johnson, D. W. (2000). Reaching out: Interpersonal Effectiveness and Self-actualization (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Holubec, E., Mitchell, J., Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. (2000). Instructor's Manual for "JoiningTogether: Group theory and group skills" (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Complete vita [.pdf]

Revised October 2003