After identifying the characteristics of students who are likely to drop out, the authors introduced several techniques to help the students. (Author/MLF)

Two explanations for school violence are evaluated from an historical viewpoint. One approach assumes an inherent relationship between the behavior of students and the disciplinary practices of the schools. The second approach attributes school disorders to characteristics of the students. (JN)

Five options for the improvement of discipline in the public school system in the eighties include more rules and harsher punishments, better teacher training in classroom management, relaxation of student suspension guidelines, increased campus security personnel and equipment, and changes in the juvenile justice system. (JN)

Forces within and outside the profession have made teachers vulnerable in dealing with disruptive student behavior. Six strategies are presented that constitute a basic plan for coping with student behavior that interferes with learning. (Author/MLF)

A review of the major schools of thought related to disciplinary techniques. (Author)

The in-school suspension program (ISS) for grades 6-12 in Thomas County, Georgia, is described in this report. The program retains students in school, offers individual help, and provides the opportunity to stay on task. During the suspension period, students are placed in individualized carrels in the suspension center and must complete…

Suggests that student behavior could be the subject matter in social studies classes. (DW)

This study examined the extent to which the size of school enrollment affects teacher control over discipline. The study was limited to high schools in Texas. Fifty high schools were randomly selected from each of five size classifications. A random sample of 750 Texas public high school teachers were selected for the study (150 from each…

A summary of the art of teacher intimidation and suggested teacher behavior learned from interviews with some student "experts." (Author/MLF)

A summary is presented of teacher suggestions for a preventative physical education program developed from a summer workshop of teachers concerned with student discipline problems. (MJB)

The authors suggest that the way adults in a school behave is a major factor contributing to disruptive student behavior. They offer four suggestions for setting up a classroom that teaches appropriate behavior, and conclude that consistency is of ultimate importance. (KC)

Describes a field study that found that student "brinkmanship" (assertive behavior attempting to challenge the school's authority system yet avoid negative sanctions) is related to organizational routinization and student-teacher rapport. When rapport is poor, high routinization and control is correlated with low brinkmanship. (Author/JM)

Teachers can solve discipline problems, motivate students, and improve their own teaching by using writing assignments for communication purposes. Students get a chance to talk on paper, reflect on a situation, and avoid detention. Free writing can motivate students to do assignments and participate in class activities. Writing assignment…

Explored characteristics of 62 adolescent students with marked need for disciplinary crisis intervention who were enrolled in school for severely emotionally disturbed. Results revealed that students with strong crisis intervention needs displayed range of behaviors that could be characterized as disturbance in conduct. Results support use of…

Describes a 3-pronged policy to control budding problems of violence in a Midwestern school of about 2,600 students. Explains why each of the three policy changes--more lunch periods, assigned lockers, and mandatory student identification cards visibly displayed on each student--have made an enormous difference. (TB)