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Grady, Marilyn L. – 1996
This paper reviews the literature on violence and crime in schools and on prevention strategies and programs. A section on demographics examines incidence of crime and victimization in school, age of students involved, and types of violent behaviors. Underlying causes and conditions include family breakdown, substance abuse, poverty, and fear.…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Delinquency, Discipline Problems, Educational Environment
Osborne, Allen G., Jr. – 1994
One of the more controversial issues that has come before the courts since the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) concerns the imposition of disciplinary sanctions on students with disabilities. Because this issue is not directly addressed by the act, school administrators must turn to case law for guidance. This paper…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities
Hinman, Elaine B. – 1992
This major applied research project report describes the implementation of a program for grades 6-8 at an English language middle school in the Antilles Consolidated School System in Puerto Rico. The Ramey School students are the dependents of transient, active-duty military personnel, or civilian federal employees. The program sought to reduce…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Johnstone, Margaret; Munn, Pamela – 1992
A study was conducted to obtain an overall picture of discipline problems in Scottish secondary schools. In particular, the study sought to clarify what teachers counted as a discipline problem, how Scottish views related to views in England and Wales, the headteacher's role, and how discipline related to other managerial tasks. A questionnaire…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Dana, Nancy Fichtman – 1992
An ethnographic study was conducted to determine what happens when teachers are placed in schools in which the students' cultural background differs dramatically from their own. Participants were five student teachers completing their internship in a low socioeconomic school in Tallahassee, Florida. Three methods were used to collect data:…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Culture Conflict, Discipline Problems, Elementary Education
Burden, Paul R. – 1983
Historically, preservice teacher education programs have not provided their students, in a systematic manner, with knowledge, methods, or practice to produce effective classroom management. A systematic approach to classroom management is recommended that would deal with advance planning and preparation before the school year, and the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Course Content
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1983
One of a series of implementation documents prepared in conjunction with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education for elementary and secondary schools, this publication discusses the basic elements of a code of conduct for students that complies with the requirements set forth in the minimum standards.…
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Codes of Ethics, Constitutional Law, Discipline Policy
Ohde, Roger R. – 1977
This dissertation examines various characteristics of 79 Iowa public high schools reporting success or failure in the use of flexible modular scheduling (FMS), based on questionnaire responses. FMS schools were defined as having a daily schedule of more than 14 modules and using either variable class times, large group, small group, or independent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Discipline Problems, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Scheduling
Fergusson, Norman H. – 1984
This study obtained information about the factors which cause stress for 406 teachers in Nova Scotia and determined possible differences by sub-groups. Noteworthy differences were found by size of school, gender, experience, type of school, administrator/non-administrator, and a few by license category. Results indicated that one teacher in four…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Class Size, Discipline Problems, Elementary Secondary Education
Collins, Christopher G. – 1985
The purpose of this paper is to review the literature regarding some of the past practices of discipline and to explore the changes in discipline that have been made in our schools, the alternatives that have resulted, and a specific approach--in-school suspension--that has taken root in contemporary education as a result of this change. A review…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Codes of Ethics, Corporal Punishment, Court Litigation
Stammerjohan, Bob; And Others – 1979
This manual begins with an introductory chapter concerning the authors' philosophy of effective discipline at the secondary level. Both this chapter and the entire volume stress the necessity of firm, consistent discipline coupled with a genuine concern for students. The second chapter defines and explains legal requirements related to…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Alcoholic Beverages, Communication Skills, Crime
Wyne, Marvin D. – 1979
From 1975 to 1978 the National Institute of Education conducted a national survey on school crime. They assessed the incidence and seriousness of the problem, the number and location of schools affected, the costs, the means of prevention used, and the effectiveness of these means. More than 4,000 elementary and secondary schools were surveyed and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Crime, Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention
Olivero, James L. – 1977
The purpose of this paper is to help school administrators look seriously at one of the biggest school problems--discipline. The author examines those factors that seem to cause student misbehavior--factors having their origin in both the home and the school. Believing that the best way to handle discipline problems is through prevention rather…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Moody, Charles D., Sr., Ed.; And Others – 1974
These conference proceedings explore three major themes on student rights and responsibilities in public secondary schools, with the stated intent of facilitating progress toward an integrated school environment in which each student is (1) encouraged by a multiracial staff to participate fully, and (2) made to feel welcome as an equal member of…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Dooley, Bernard John – 1974
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between 38 factors of integration and of student unrest in six desegregated high schools in south eastern United States. The basic problem of this study was to determine whether or not the quality of integration as measured on the 38 factors of integration on the Secondary Student…
Descriptors: Black Students, Desegregation Effects, Discipline Problems, Doctoral Dissertations
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