A method for recognizing supportive behavior among the students of a seventh grade social studies class, whose disruptive and abusive behavior made learning impossible, resulted in positive personal growth for both teacher and student. (JH)

Examination of disciplinary referrals reveals patterns involving the relationship of race and sex of both teachers and students with White female teachers making significantly more referrals than their Black male counterparts. Several questions for future study are raised. (JMF)

Examines the interaction between the teacher and the student who is a discipline problem. Describes how a teacher can determine if he is contributing to classroom discipline problems by his teacher-learner interaction. (Author/RK)

Lee Canter is an instructor on the extension faculty of California State University at Fullerton. He mixes pep talks and common sense with a course of behavior modification and body language designed to change teachers into "assertive" teachers. At the Bridge International School in Denver foreign students learn English and also how to…

This research attempts to develop methods which teachers can use now in dealing with disturbances in the classroom, and to investigate the efficiency of these methods in decreasing the disturbances in working conditions. Develops the idea that teachers should be able to use positive means in dealing with disruptive behavior by students. (Author/RK)

Examines the problems substitute teachers have with conducting regular lessons when the class is unruly and offers a student questionnaire that gives an idea of what substitutes face as one solution. (JC)

One high school's implementation of policies that alleviated the "symptoms" of chronic smoking and some use of drugs and alcohol on school property, chronic truancy from selected classes, and chronic schedule changes is summarized, and efforts toward a lasting resolution of underlying problems in the areas of curriculum and instruction are…

This article describes 12 major components--grouped into philosophical, organizational, and operational categories--that should be included in planning and initiating an effective school discipline system. (Author/JW)

Author concludes that schools need to maintain a socioeconomic balance--with busing if necessary--so that a critical mass of anti-school values cannot overwhelm the student-culture and end all meaningful learning. (Author/SP)

The results suggest that the impersonal environments of the large universities may be inherently conducive to the development of disruptive protest, and particularly of protest that involves violence. Furthermore, the large institutions appear to be less responsive than smaller colleges to such protest. (Author)

From a special feature on "Violence & Agression. Other articles in the feature include "Temper Tantrums by A.E. Trieschman, "Anger in Children by George V. Sheviakov, and "Scapegoating by Beryce W. MacLennan.

While the functioning of all pupils was affected by teacher behavior, problem children were more sensitive to the teacher's social and affective orientation. Problem children's misdemeanors were greater and their sustained attention lower when teachers showed a decline in positive affect, social contact, and sustained feedback towards the pupils.…

Practical techniques for the teacher to help the child deal with behavior problems and learn to establish self-control include: (1) positive reinforcement; (2) ignoring unpleasant behavior; and (3) setting realistic short-term goals. Methods for helping the student to develop better work habits and for squelching disruptive behavior are described.…

Describes a series of disciplinary measures that are being developed in schools across the country as alternatives to suspension from school. They range from special classes to efforts to bring about parental truancy control, and they reflect several new educational realities. (Author/RK)

Discipline is viewed in its broad organizational context as control of behavior. The context of secondary school discipline is analyzed in both its theoretical and practical aspects. Available from: Australian College of Education, 916 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia, $2.50 single copy. (Author/MLF)