A three-year study of data on student discipline in one school supports a theory of a relationship between behavior and environmental factors.(MD)

Instead of being defensive about criticism of public education, educators must work to improve the quality of education. Two areas needing improvement are teacher and administrator apathy and student discipline. (MD)

Current trends in classroom management practices which emphasize academic achievement and time-on-task may have potentially harmful implications for gifted children. Responsible classroom management should focus on prevention, problem solving, and interpersonal relationships. Preservice and inservice teacher education should reflect the need for…

The core of geography consists of endeavors that touch base with five core elements: landscape, maps, hypotheses, processes, and models/generalizations. All geographers have common or shared interests whether they be geomorphologists or behavioralists; many of the divisions that characterize the discipline are dysfunctional and unnecessary.…

Examines whether physical punishment and consistency of discipline interact in their effect on delinquency. Distinguishes between "intermittent discipline" and "inconsistent demands." Finds that if parental demands are consistent, physical punishment may reduce delinquency but cautions that these findings do not constitute a…

Reorganization of a school and training of teachers have resulted in a program that has been effective in developing constructive, orderly, and acceptable behavior in students. (Author/IRT)

This paper focuses on scientists' views of scientific models and their use in authentic practice. Participants were 24 scientists, averaging 25 years research experience, representing four discipline areas. Views of scientific models were assessed through an open-ended questionnaire ("VNOS-Sci") and interviews. The scientists described models…

This exploration of academic knowledge from the perspective of knowledge creators focuses on the way feminist scholarship took form through the individual interests of academic women. The study is based on interviews with 35 women faculty. The chapters are: (1) "The Dynamic Nature of Academic Knowledge"; (2) "Academic Feminism: Antecedents,…

This handbook has been designed to assist educators in their attempts to assess, develop, implement, and monitor schoolwide discipline programs. It contains the main components and implementation guidelines for a complete schoolwide discipline plan. Brief explanations, procedural guidelines, examples, and worksheets are included to enable users to…

Describes ways in which new teachers, who are afraid to discipline, can control classroom behavior and achieve a balance between individual development and a structured environment. (NL)

The results of an informal survey of 212 college and university officials regarding term paper companies conducted to find out where the companies are located, the frequency of their use by students, and what actions the schools are taking. (GB)

A report of disruption of November 3, 1969 and how it was handled. (AD)