Concludes that the ability of public high school disciplinarians to recognize the elements of fairness in student suspension situations is only minimally acceptable. (FL)

Investigated 103 adolescents' perceptions concerning aspects of stepfamily living. Most adolescents perceived issues pertaining to divided loyalties and discipline as stressful; few perceived issues pertaining to social attitudes and being a member of two households as stressful. Relationships existed between level of stress and demographic data.…

Twenty-four mothers were trained to record emotional incidents involving their toddlers. Reports of disciplinary encounters were analyzed in terms of (1) the types of discipline used and children's responses to that discipline and (2) the relationship between compliance/noncompliance and type of misdeed. Love withdrawal was shown to be a highly…

A questionnaire on due process allows readers to compare their responses to hypothetical cases, beliefs concerning the impact of recent court action, and relevant legal knowledge with responses by administrators participating in a study. This study showed that administrators directly responsible for discipline complied least with due process…

Describes the history, philosophy, organization, referral process, and evaluation of ten secondary school programs that offered inschool alternatives to suspension. Suggests that program effectiveness was partly determined by: (1) administrators' acceptance of the program; (2) efficiency of the referral process; (3) program linkages with other…

Adolescent students were asked to evaluate different control strategies used by teachers in dealing with disruptive behavior. Results indicated that initiatory aggressive strategies that seem to be effective in controlling behavior could have other deleterious consequences. (Author/MJL)

Explains the various "verbally reflective devices" that students use to throw the responsibility for their actions back on the teacher. Offers suggestions for dealing with such devices. (FL)

Assertive discipline is an inappropriate classroom management method. To determine the necessary nature and amount of classroom control, analysis of the aims of education and of the growing body of child development and social psychology theories and research is necessary. (CJ)

The need for discipline in the classroom is shown, and three rules for establishing acceptable behavior among students are given. Consistent expectations and action backing them are suggested. (Author/CM)

Analyzes problems faced by substitute teachers and suggests some possible remedies. (WD)

Defines and explains organizational and conceptual problems encountered by practitioners of academic history today. An argument is presented for more systematic and self-conscious links between academic history and other academic disciplines that use historical data extensively. (Author/DB)

Contrasts Richard Peters' widely accepted analysis and justification of teacher authority with Nell Keddie's discussion of classroom knowledge. Contends that Peters' justification relies upon contrafactual presuppositions about what a teacher knows and teaches. Argues that authority, supposedly based on superior knowledge, is in fact an extension…

Responses from 18 of 68 college professors who are members of the editorial boards of the "Economics of Education Review" and the "Journal of Education Finance" list the books and journals they consider essential reading for students of educational finance and give the two research issues they consider most important. (MLF)

Discusses the difference between education professors who are involved with the intellectual discipline of education and those who are involved with practical studies such as teacher education. Historical and philosophical reasons for the division are examined. The consequences of intradisciplinary conflicts on the future role of professional…

Historically, physical educators were selected as instructors for health education courses. However, physical education and health education should be separate disciplines which require special and unique professional preparation. The relationship between the two disciplines should be one of cooperation as both share similar educational goals. (JN)