Shows how applied sociological work has shaped the development of the discipline of sociology since World War II. Applied sociology is interpreted as application of sociological theory and knowledge to public policy problems. (DB)

The authors suggest that teachers colleges and schools should cooperate in putting some emphasis on discipline training for prospective and new teachers. Objectives for such training are listed. (Editor/SJL)

Presents a model explaining student misbehavior in the classroom and an instrument that translates the model into improved supervision of teachers, particularly in helping teachers learn to handle student misbehavior. (Author/IRT)

Presents a speech Harry S Truman made to a teachers' meeting in 1957. The speech concerns the influence of school on children and the need for discipline. (IRT)

Surveys the ideas of William Glasser and Herbert Kohl on discipline and then evaluates them by reviewing both their strengths and weaknesses. (Author/MLF)

A process designed to promote understanding of student motivation and to help in dealing effectively with misbehavior is outlined. (Author)

An interview with an outstanding teacher reveals an innovative discipline policy as well as methods for motivating low-achieving students. (LH)

This state of the art review of economic knowledge focuses on price theory, areas of disagreement and agreement within the discipline of economics, the behavioral basis of price theory, and explanations of why economists cannot predict the short-run behavior of the economy. (DB)

Illustrates how knowledge derived from the discipline of economics can be used to help shed light on social problems such as poverty, exploitation, and alienation, and can help decision makers form policy to minimize these and similar problems. (DB)

Reviews writings of philosopher Martin Buber with regard to his position on the power of education to bring about a revolution from within society against political force and the concentration of authority. Buber believed that the objective of education was to educate individuals to authentic social consciousness and political purpose. (Author/DB)

Guidelines for effective discipline techniques are given. (JD)

Suggestions are made for clarifying school discipline policy through collective bargaining between administration and teacher associations. (JD)

A factor analysis of the verbal appeals used by 70 mothers in the socialization of their young children supported the validity of characterizing the moral arguments of parents in terms of their content (type of behavior approved or disapproved) and the source of moral authority to which they appeal (parental authority, legality, justice, etc.).…

Handicapped children are not immune from a school's disciplinary rules but such children may have additional protection under Public Law 94-142. (Author/IRT)

Presenting a plan for disciplinary action, this article emphasizes planning and communication by teachers, principals, students, and parents. Development of a good plan for discipline, excellent academic planning and instruction, love and respect for students, and constant utilization of psychological principles of learning and behavior should…