Defines discipline problems and discipline and discusses why discipline problems exist within the schools and Harvey Clarizo's four steps that teachers can take to minimize these problems. (EM)

This paper focuses upon disruptive child behavior in the classroom. The goals of the paper are to give information about the dynamics of disruptive child behavior and to present practical, cost-effective behavior management strategies that teachers can use in remediating such behavior. (Author/BE)

Noting that current use of the disciplinary technique of timeout is often punitive, counterproductive, and damaging to children, this book presents suggestions to parents and teachers for making timeout a positive, motivating experience. Timeout, when used in combination with other techniques, can empower children to learn self control and self…

Parents and teachers must allow children to feel all their feelings, including anger. Children can be helped to accept their feelings and to channel and direct them to constructive ends. Discipline should be motivated by the need to protect and teach, not a desire to punish. (JAC)

A combination of principles drawn from the current major theories of behavior discipline often proves to be more effective than the use of any single theory. (LH)

Examines four areas for working with disruptive students: (1) the role of schools; (2) student attitudes; (3) parent and family; and (4) the educator's role. Discipline is the main problem in schools today. Helping disruptive students improve their self-image and deal with conflict is important. (JAC)

This text provides practical guidelines and techniques for effectively managing acting out behavior in elementary students. It attempts to characterize acting-out behavior in the context of schooling; describe what is known about coping effectively with it; and illustrate applications of successful interventions. The 10 chapters cover the…

This book on students with behavior disorders is intended to serve as a resource on intervention strategies for regular education teachers, administrators, and support personnel. After an introductory chapter, a chapter on classroom climate considers setting limits, safety, trust, acceptance, and sense of purpose. The next chapter, on scheduling,…

This booklet provides guidance to parents regarding behavior of infants and toddlers, including behavior development and problems. It offers common sense advice and practical examples. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction: What Is Misbehavior of Babies?", discussing "crying" as an appropriate behavior for meeting physical and emotional needs, and…

Disciplining is an active teaching and learning process of helping young children become cooperative people who can acquire self-discipline. This book provides three broad philosophies for dealing with misbehavior and difficult children. Chapter 1 offers an overview of the Teacher Behavior Continuum. Chapter 2 provides a detailed explanation of…

Almost every teacher and parent encounters children with behavior problems. Social changes, including an increasingly violent and information-based society, affect ways in which children view and function in the world. Teachers and parents need to have greater understanding and skill in implementing discipline strategies. This guide presents…