Findings suggest that conditioning a student's attending behavior to a given task seems to affect general adjustment behavior positively and thus decreases disciplinary problems in school. However, it does not seem to have an influence on performance. (Author)

Teachers used a combination social, object, and token reward system to reduce hitting by 82 percent, spraying noises by 94 percent, name calling by 91 percent, and calling out by 99 percent. There was no evidence of symptom substitution"; positive effects on class work and achievement were noted. (Author)

Twenty-four mothers were trained to record emotional incidents involving their toddlers. Reports of disciplinary encounters were analyzed in terms of (1) the types of discipline used and children's responses to that discipline and (2) the relationship between compliance/noncompliance and type of misdeed. Love withdrawal was shown to be a highly…

Adolescent students were asked to evaluate different control strategies used by teachers in dealing with disruptive behavior. Results indicated that initiatory aggressive strategies that seem to be effective in controlling behavior could have other deleterious consequences. (Author/MJL)

Assertive discipline is an inappropriate classroom management method. To determine the necessary nature and amount of classroom control, analysis of the aims of education and of the growing body of child development and social psychology theories and research is necessary. (CJ)

This article offers advice to the classroom teacher for dealing with a child subject to explosive temper tantrums. It discusses why such outbursts may occur; gives a sequence for controlling the tantrum and calming the child; and considers long-term methods for helping the child curb anger and aggression. (SJL)

An alternative educational program that is highly structured, closely supervised, and appropriately staffed is proposed for the chronic disruptive student. (Author/MLF)

Third and fifth graders (n=45) were asked about teacher-executed punishments for moral infractions (e.g., stealing) and conventional misbehavior (e.g., gumchewing). Children perceived presentation with unpleasant stimuli as more frequent and effective than removal of privileges. Removal punishments were perceived as more effective for moral…

This article describes an existing behavior policy of a mixed comprehensive school in Hertfordshire, England. It stresses the need to involve all staff and pupils in development of a behavior policy, the need for regular reviews of the policy, training of new staff, the impact of insufficient differentiation, and the need for inclusion of pupils…

Discusses how teachers can deal with student misbehavior by ignoring negative behavior that is motivated by a desire for attention. Practical techniques are described for pinpointing attention seekers, enlisting classmates to deal with misbehaving students, ignoring misbehavior, and distinguishing behavior that responds to this technique from…

Assessed factors contributing to 152 preservice teachers' choice of a helping or restrictive strategy to manage social immaturity and social defiance behavior among children. Regression analyses indicated that the costs of problem behavior significantly predicted the type of strategy the teachers would choose. (Author/TE)

Explains proper and improper interpretations of the author's assertive discipline program. Teachers need to communicate clear rules for the classroom, teach students how to follow them, employ positive reinforcement, and use firm and consistent negative consequences for rule-breakers as a last resort. Includes five references. (MLH)

Describes a straightforward, workable strategy that involves a teacher checklist and short individual or student group conferences, with the goal of academic or behavioral improvements. Teachers can easily tick off marks on the checklist and return the form to the counselor; additionally, students can easily understand the format of the checklist.…

Notes that while hitting-aggressive behavior is probably the greatest single behavior concern of teachers, children can be taught appropriate behavior for the classroom. Offers tips for dealing with: roughhousing; existing problems; grabbing toys; and war games, guns, or violent play. Suggests allowing children the choice of an alternative…