This guide is designed for both preservice and inservice teachers concerned about classroom management and discipline as they relate to learning. The case studies and illustrations included are actual real-life situations observed, recorded, documented, and contributed by teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals throughout the country in…

It is the purpose of this bibliography to provide educators with ready access to resources that will assist them in the task of evaluating the total setting in their individual schools and that will suggest alternatives to present practices. The materials have been divided into three major categories dealing with the disciplinary setting of the…

The goal of classroom management, like government, is to create and maintain an environment which protects and advances individuals. Creating such a classroom environment involves trust between teacher and students, a conviction that misbehavior is relative, and student participation in finding alternatives for disruptive conduct. (Author/SJL)

Assuming that teacher satisfaction is a function of effective student management ability, this study assesses the relationship between teacher satisfaction and the selective use of Behavior Alteration Techniques (BATs) in the classroom. Results indicate that selective BAT use is a significant predictor of teacher satisfaction at all levels. (JD)

A survey of 475 elementary and secondary school principals and 370 teachers revealed that the teachers' abilities to exercise classroom management skills were perceived to be greater by the principals than by the teachers, that the teachers attributed their skills to experience, and that classroom management inservice programs are lacking. (PGD)

Increasing numbers of children are being labeled emotionally and behaviorally disturbed and are at risk of later antisocial behavior and school dropout. To change problem behavior, students and their caregivers must be taught to use new and better skills, and schools must systematically implement strategies to ensure that these skills are…

Discusses the variables related to punishment and describes alternative forms of discipline. Suggests the need for parent education programs to teach positive strategies for discipline problems in the school and home. (JAC)

Student misbehavior problems in the classroom today cover a wide spectrum. Ways to deal with and help hostile-aggressive, passive-aggressive, and withdrawn failure-image students are described. A case study of a teacher's dealing with a hostile student is presented. (CJ)

The use of a traveling instructional team to provide local inservice workshops to assist New Jersey vocational teachers and administrators in reducing and dealing with discipline problems is described and the effectiveness of the training seminars evaluated. (TA)

This paper points out contradictions in a British government report titled "Discipline in Schools" (the Elton Report), and highlights undesirable consequences of recent legal and administrative changes in education. The paper argues that the needs of pupils with emotional and behavioral difficulties would be better met using school-based…

A discussion of the prevalence of academic cheating in higher education looks at research on the problem and at possible remedies. Difficulties for faculty in enforcing discipline policies are noted. Approaches to creating a culture encouraging integrity include vocal administrative support for ethics, an academic integrity code, classroom…

Studied the extent of use and usefulness of "Turn Your School Round," a behavior management package aimed at promoting discipline, learning respect, and responsibility for one's actions. Found that almost half of 83 schools responding used the program or one of its components; success was reported more among schools using entire program…

Student teachers' perceptions of corporal punishment were measured in an open-ended survey involving 37 student teachers. Twenty-four of the student teachers indicated that the use of corporal punishment in the schools is useful and justifiable. Several suggested that the threat of corporal punishment, even if never used, is a legitimate method to…

To gauge the impact of after-school student detention on punctual completion of homework, on detained student grades, and on student self-esteem, fourth- through sixth-grade students from a school with an after-school detention policy for late or incomplete assignments were studied. Interviews were conducted with the four fourth-, fifth-, and…

This book presents suggestions for preventing and handling discipline problems that can be immediately applied by the teacher, or by teacher-educators working with teachers and prospective teachers. The book can either be used as a "self-help guide" for the classroom teacher, or as a "training manual" for teacher-educators and administrators. Each…