Discusses several studies concerning the incidence of disruption and its nature, teacher and pupil attitudes towards class disruption, and areas of disruption (corridors, classrooms). The author concludes that, depending on the individual circumstance, pupils, teachers, and the schools are at fault and all have a responsibility to improve the…

An investigation into the relationship between personality and different problem-solving perspectives leads to the construction of eight profiles of teacher personality makeup as well as suggestions for the improvement of preservice teacher training and selection. (LH)

Presents opinions of teachers and administrators in Arlington, Virginia, regarding discipline: (1) most students want to perform well and respond favorably to reasonable, competent teachers; (2) no specific discipline techniques will work with all students; (3) subject matter, teacher attitude, and educational environment affect classroom…

Many teachers argue that corporal punishment must be retained as a "last resort". Reports on how one London comprehensive abolished the cane, and survived to tell the tale. (Editor)

The purposes of this paper were to review the literature and examine the available research in the area of the effectiveness of substitute teachers in secondary education; and to identify problems and suggested remedies associated with substitute teaching from the perspectives of school administrators, substitute teachers, and students. The…

Presents 15 teachers' viewpoints on discipline; parent, teacher, and student thoughts on the causes of discipline problems; a federal discipline policy statement; a list of common discipline problems; eight questions to ask when exploring practical solutions; and approaches to discipline problems. (AH)