Examines the use of corporal punishment and contends that a more democratic educational system demand its abolition. States that two essentials of democratic education are a caring atmosphere and a true spirit of reconciliation. Outlines assertion techniques that enhance conflict resolution. (BSR)

A differential schedule of time-out was effective in reducing target maladaptive behaviors in three mentally retarded students (ages 5-9). In addition, by permitting one behavior to occur within an interval which occasioned only a warning, students were allowed to develop self-control within a structured setting. (Author)

Describes a positive school environment based on a cocurricular program emphasizing a reward-denial approach. Included are the implementation plan and two appendixes. (MD)

Presents a critical analysis of the Reagan administration's policies on school discipline, the Bauer Report, and the National School Safety Center. Points out that school discipline improves when the general quality of education is improved. (MD)

Tests the interactive effects of status of the offender and severity of a deviant act on the assessment of penalties for socially prescribed behavior in volunteers (N=24) assigning punishment. Results revealed a tendency for high-status offenders to receive more lenient treatment than their low-status counterparts. (Author/LLL)

Discussing Piaget's theory of developmental stages, the author presents the theory of autonomy. He feels that, if applied by educators as a fundamental reexamination of educational objectives, it could revolutionize education. (MD)

A pilot in-school suspension program, whose goal is to remove disruptive students from the classroom while providing continuing education and an opportunity to change inappropriate behavior, is described and evaluated. Findings show that it is appropriate and effective for minor offenses but it requires greater parental involvement. (TE)

Looks at the darker side of "good, old-fashioned discipline." (Editor)

This article discusses Piagetian theory as it pertains to the moral development of children. (RC)

Subjects were led to perceive a trainee as either similar or dissimilar to themselves. It was predicted that subjects would perceive the performance of dissimilar trainees as caused more by the dispositional factor of motivation than the performance of similar trainees, and that dissimilar trainees would thus be rewarded more upon success as well…

One of several articles dealing with Crime and Punishment, this paper reviews difficulties stemming from centuries of change without true revision. (JB)

The study demonstrated that teacher verbal disapproval can function as a positive social reinforcement for student inappropriate behavior. Thus, student behaviors thought to be punished are instead maintained or increased. A more appropriate method of dealing with misbehavior is presented. (ST)

Data showed that consistent punishment resulted in faster inhibition than inconsistent punishment; subjects who were punished showed less persistence than subjects placed on an extinction schedule. (Authors)

Author stresses legislation to completely eliminate corporal punishment in schools. (GB)