Classroom discipline is one of the main study topics of contemporary educators. Even in developed western countries it is regarded as the primary problem of education. Classroom discipline is one of the many conditions that are necessary for reaching educational targets. Many factors like desired and undesired student behaviors, student-student,…

Offers considerations that can guide teachers in the examination of their own attitudes and behaviors regarding discipline problems. Presents a model to help teachers deal with discipline problems, including an analysis of sources of misbehavior, prevention techniques, phases of discipline, and behavior adjustment. (Author/JM)

The role of personality make-up of those involved in problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and school discipline is discussed. Three studies are presented which demonstrated personal characteristics which may appear to invite, or provide opportunity for, antisocial behavior. In the first study, psychological profiles were…

Identifies the source of new teacher difficulties in maintaining order and discipline and inspiring students to cooperate and learn. Describes a seminar that helps preservice teachers determine how they want to "be" in the classroom and how they will strategically deal with unruly students. (TB)

Poses a series of reflective questions regarding the establishment of honest moral attitudes and activity in the classroom. Urges teachers to examine the motivation and methods behind their rules of order and honesty; how they reward honesty and punish cheating; and how they promote honesty and justice through their behavior. (DMM)

Appropriate responses to the authority problem in schools can be informed by a more complex understanding of the issue. Also of importance is knowledge of the ways in which schools and society at large are involved with both the creation of and the solution to the problem of student/teacher authority relations. School people are referring…

Maintains that a survey of beginning social studies teachers would probably show that their major concern is classroom discipline. Discusses discipline-related issues such as why do students obey rules, what actions should be taken, and discipline strategies. (CFR)

The theme focuses on the importance of teaching in vocational agriculture. Includes 10 articles on effective teaching, essential elements of the problem solving approach in teaching vocational agriculture, establishing a classroom climate for success, the economics of agriculture, dealing with student behavior problems, the importance of…