Women's place in educational administration is embryonic, according to this writer. The tongue-in-cheek technique points up some ridiculous incongruities between the attitudes toward and the realities of women administrators. (Editor)

This study investigated discipline problems as perceived and dealt with by student teachers. (RC)

Current educational literature is reviewed along with curricular approaches focusing on the contemporary crisis in school discipline. A variety of curricular approaches to student behavior problems is presented and discussed showing the use of curriculum in dealing with behavior problems and the effectiveness of these efforts. (JMF)

Several discipline problems frequently found in inner city schools are described. Presents suggestions for dealing constructively with them based on organization and classroom structure. (JMF)

Two reasons that principals have not been effective as instructional leaders are outlined from a survey of Ohio school principals. Time spent on student discipline problems and resistance from faculty to new ideas on instructional improvement were the major problems listed by the principals in the survey. (MD)

Enumerates 14 forms of academic dishonesty in higher education. Sees lack of confidence and parental/peer pressure as possible causes. Suggests preventive measures for faculty. Urges administrators to create an environment conducive to learning and excellence and protect against unfair competition for grades. (DMM)

Two experiments with college psychology classes examined answer copying during multiple-choice examinations under conditions of free and assigned seating. More answer copying occurred in the free seating situation, not accountable for in terms of the idea that answer copiers prefer to sit in the rear of the room. (Author/LMO)

At a Florida high school, students who break school rules face predetermined consequences that are ascending in severity. The success of the system is contingent on staff training, communication, recordkeeping, administrative support, and evaluation. (MLF)

Argues that discipline must be conceptualized as a problem solving process that includes problem identification, problem analysis, intervention, and evaluation. Discusses each of these points in detail. (FL)

The method of suspension described here is both legally and educationally sound. The authors say the additional expense of a suspension-room teacher is economical when considered in light of costs incurred to school, child, and society under the old system. (Editor)

Examines three troublesome questions concerning the effects of behavior modification: (1) what other conditionings may occur besides the simple one desired, (2) what type of personality modification is taking place along with behavior modification, and (3) what type of society will result when it consists of individuals trained in this manner?…

Guidelines for maintaining classroom discipline should be part of the College of Education curriculum. (DS)

Interprets the views of several elementary school principals about the middle school. (Author)

The results show that there is great variability in the attitudes of faculty and students when it comes to the adjudication of disciplinary offenses. This would indicate that there will probably always be some dissatisfaction in the academic community with the handling of various offenses. (Author)