Studies of child-rearing practices have consistently shown that the degree of physical punishment used by parents is positively correlated with various forms of psychopathology and negatively related to conscience development. One explanation of these findings has to do with modeling; the child learns by example that aggressiveness toward those of…

The speaker raises questions surrounding the existence of school district crisis policies, relations with law enforcement agencies, relations with the news media, the designation of an official spokesman for the schools, the releasing of information, and the posting of regulations concerning such things as closing hours and fire department…

Before discussing discipline policies and practices specifically, the authors survey the basis for discipline, the kinds of discipline, the needs and sources of discipline, and the relationships between parents and students and discipline. The authors point out the need for encouraging self-discipline and make the point that discipline and…

These Guidelines on open expression at the University of Pennsylvania include: (1) a statement of principles, expressing support for freedom of thought, inquiry, speech and lawful assembly, and for the need to ensure continuing openness and effectiveness of channels of communication; (2) a description of the newly created Committee on Open…

Until recently, the name commonly given to the relationship between the college and its students was in loco parentis, a concept that today is completely outdated. Due process of law has replaced it and many feel that its advantages are great. There are many disadvantages, however. (1) The literal adoption of legal processes from "the outside…

This report compares and contrasts Federal court decisions involving student dress codes, with special emphasis on Denver area cases. Discussion covers code enforcement, subsequent court battles, relevant constitutional issues, and First Amendment and procedural and substantive due process considerations. The report includes the official…

A total of 300 elementary and secondary public school teachers were surveyed in order 1) to develop a taxonomy of disciplinary techniques that is both quantitative and qualitative; and 2) to compare the relationship of teachers' disciplinary repertoires with type of school (urban, suburban, or rural), age of pupils, and teacher experience. The…

Discusses recent federal court rulings setting minimal procedural requirements governing the administration of student discipline by school officials. (JG)

Describes the Dorm 5 experiment at Windham College, Putney, Vermont, designed to create a living environment to assure individual rights and intellectual values through positive reinforcement techniques following operant conditioning. Problems of vandalism and noise were solved as physical space was utilized to meet student needs for social and…

With careful planning, guidance, and implementation by skilled educators, in-school alternative programs--particularly those that offer individual or group counseling and superior academic instruction--can result in schools more effectively meeting the discipline needs of students. (Author/KR)

One of the major strategies utilized to address the problem of suspension and expulsion in High Point, North Carolina schools was the establishment of alternative learning centers in each junior high school. (Author/MLF)

Teachers use punishment for undesirable behavior more frequently in response to male students than female students. (JD)

Describes what happened when presidents of various state universities in Florida tried to act as publishers of campus newspapers. (LJR)

Presents tough-minded advice on how school leaders can maintain discipline while minimizing the possibility that they'll trample student rights or lose their shirts in court. Such areas as search and seizure, dress codes, and due process are covered. (Author/IRT)

"The real crisis in our schools is in attitudes, social relationships, and our concern for each other. Considers the use of discipline in schools and an "interpretation of the fair administration of discipline". (Editor/RK)