Schools remain one of the safest environments for children. However, in far too many schools, a lack of respect for the authority of teachers and other school employees, as well as for the rights of other students, is undermining the ability of schools to provide students with a quality education. Even in the best schools, employees often…

Discusses ways that teachers cause discipline problems and offers suggestions for eliminating such problems. (FL)

Discusses the possible causes of violence by students in the secondary classroom. Outlines steps that teachers and administrators should take to prevent or reduce the impact of students who do exhibit violent behaviors. (HB)

When discipline problems arise, the referral system outlined here, in which teachers, counselors, and administrators know what is expected of them, may help principals save time and retain effectiveness. (JM)

As a result of a conference dealing with truancy, problems of non-attendance, and violent and disruptive behavior at school, a small scale survey was conducted of 18 urban schools in England to examine these problems and to report on practices and procedures which the schools had found helpful in coping with them. It emerged during the survey that…

Discusses how and why college students commit plagiarism, suggesting techniques that instructors can use to help student avoid plagiarism. Instructors should define and discuss plagiarism thoroughly; discuss hypothetical cases; review the conventions of quoting and documenting material; require multiple drafts of essays; and offer responses…

Maintains that it is not normal for children of 5 years and older to have tantrums in the classroom. Suggests that the child's health, the parent-child relationship, parents' marriage, teacher-student relationship, the classroom situation and other sources of stress be examined as possible causes for tantrums. (BB)

After describing what bullying is, the paper presents strategies for dealing with it and helping the "bullies." It focuses on what both parents and teachers can do to reduce and even eliminate bullying. Strategies include: bringing the subject up at PTA and staff meetings, listening openly to children's complaints about bullying, and developing…

This part of the School Management Handbook provides the elementary school administrator with a quick overview of several aspects of school discipline. The first section introduces concepts central to developing effective school discipline policy, including the value of focusing on preventing rather than simply punishing misbehavior;…

This book discusses several types of parent-teacher conferences and issues relevant to parent-teacher conferences in 10 chapters. Chapter 1 outlines a working model for successful parent-teacher conferences. Research on parent attitudes and relationships with teachers is summarized in chapter 2. Chapter 3 discusses communication topics, including…

Discusses the discipline problems that arose when several Southeast Asian students attended a middle school in Minnesota. Describes how these problems were transformed into a human rights learning experience for the students. (SRT)

This book offers practical assistance and guidance in exploring how to discipline children in the classroom and in a whole-school setting in a way that is effective and that respects their dignity. Chapter 1 explores misbehavior, covering the basic needs that motivate behavior (capable/successful, caring/belonging, power/control,…

This practical self-help guide approaches the topic of student discipline from the practitioner's perspective. Chapter 1 prescribes a teamwork approach to schoolwide and classroom discipline, involving a schoolwide commitment to mutual respect among students and staff and positive classroom management by teachers. Chapter 2 offers, as practical…

All facets of society--educators, citizens, students, legislators, and judges--are concerned about and interested in solving the problem of disruptive behavior in schools. The literature on the causes and effects of, and possible solutions to, the problem of disruptive behavior in the classroom focuses on the teacher, classroom climate,…

Almost every teacher and parent encounters children with behavior problems. Social changes, including an increasingly violent and information-based society, affect ways in which children view and function in the world. Teachers and parents need to have greater understanding and skill in implementing discipline strategies. This guide presents…