This study collected information regarding the direct and indirect management techniques employed by elementary teachers to control inappropriate student behavior and its relationship to discipline referral rates. The study also examined whether effective management techniques affected student on-task rates. A group of 270 elementary school…

A critical look is taken at the standards and philosophy current in the public schools. The continuing trend of permissiveness at all levels is deplored as producing young people who are unable to function literately after their schooling is finished. It is pointed out that teaching innovations over the past years have resulted in increased…

In this article are described the group dynamics of the inner-city school by focusing on hypothetical examples of teacher peer group and student peer group support. Also included is a discussion of possible ways for improving the educational environment. It is recommended that: (1) students choose between an array of differentially controlled…

The short manual designed for teachers of the handicapped focuses on management of individual behavior in the classroom and briefly explains principles of behavior change. Five basic steps in management are explained to be specification of problem behavior, counting the occurrence of the problem behavior, changing the problem behavior by…

The complicated interaction between individual pupils and class groups is highlighted in cases of classroom aggression. Aims at examining individual aggressors partly through the use of teachers' assessments of them as members of the class group, at assessing the group's emotional climate, and at identifying the triggering-off stimuli within the…

This is an opinion paper opposing the Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of corporal punishment in the schools. It is suggested that corporal punishment is a form of child abuse and that other forms of discipline should be used. (BD)

Discusses ways in which early childhood educators can deal with young children's behavior or discipline problems in the classroom by guiding children to alternatives to such behavior rather than by punishing them. (BB)

Presents teachers' and students' criticisms of teacher preparation programs at the University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, and New Mexico State University and of student teaching in particular. (SRT)

Describes an experiment designed to measure the effectiveness of a schoolwide intervention strategy for changing the attitudes of classroom inhibitors--students who disrupt instruction. Concludes that schools can deal with such students without having to hire special staff. Finds also that inhibitors do not have classroom anxiety. (FL)

The San Antonio Teachers Council (SATC) has prepared a manual on classroom discipline that helps teachers and parents to understand and guide student behavior. SATC has written other brochures and newsletters and has also sponsored programs for parents and teachers. (JD)

This handbook serves as a practical guide and reference manual for teachers on maintaining classroom discipline. Divided into three parts, part 1: "Understanding Discipline in Art Classrooms", the nature and complexity of discipline problems is examined. In part 2: "Preventing Discipline Problems," suggestions are given for management practices…

The job of a teacher is first and foremost to instruct, not to manage. Both management and instruction, however, are necessary components of an optimal learning environment. This handbook pieces together the different pieces of classroom management--the classroom environment, instruction, self-management, intervention, and schoolwide efforts--into…

This document describes an art mentorship program that was developed and implemented by an experienced art teacher as behavioral intervention for deviant fifth grade students. A target group of nine fifth grade public elementary school students was established for this practicum. Each targeted student mentor was paired with a primary special…