This report explores best practices of on- and off-campus disciplinary alternative programs in Texas. It is based on a study in which Texas' alternative-program practices were compared with best practices of alternative programs in the United States. Following a literature review of best alternative program practices, a survey was developed to…

This book shares the philosophy that what a teacher learned through the martial arts form, Aikido, allowed him to look beyond aggressive acts without responding aggressively himself, viewing the student behind the angry behavior. The teacher notes that compassion works better than any form of discipline he has ever encountered in education. Tao,…

Noting that from babyhood through the school years, children learn by observing and interacting with their parents, this book draws on nearly 40 years of combined professional experience to offer practical advice, explain proven strategies, and identify the fundamental skills parents need to encourage positive behavior without the need for…

This collection of essays, culled from presentations at the first Thomas R. Watson Conference in Rhetoric and Composition, examines the development of composition as a profession, focusing on the period between 1963 and 1983 when composition changed in a number of crucial ways. Essays in the collection are: (1) "Composition History and…

This study assessed 133 preservice teachers' emotional and disciplinary responses to kindergarten children's misbehavior. Subjects were presented with hypothetical scenarios of two types: those warranting direct adult management and those warranting indirect adult management. Subjects rated levels of their own negative affect and the perceived…

In 1995, the Texas legislature established a policy that each school district must have an "alternative educational setting for behavioral management." This policy brief examines the ways in which this idea has been implemented in Texas, using data from the Texas Education Agency. Findings show that, for the most part, these alternative…

This document begins by considering the controversy over just how to define philosophy of education, and how to establish its legitimate domain and the range of its inquiries. The issue is a question of whether educational philosophy is to be conceived as a practical discipline, or as a theoretical discipline. The document continues by discussing…

Noting that parents' use of corporal punishment to discipline their children remains a strongly debated issue, this paper examines the impact of corporal punishment on children's development, focusing primarily on its long-term effectiveness. The paper presents the history of spanking in the United States, including public opinion on corporal…

This bibliography is a survey of generally available recent studies and commentaries dealing with graduate education. "It covers the 4-year period, 1957-60"; but it also includes many earlier publications of exceptional interest and importance. It includes general studies of the various aspects of graduate education in the arts, sciences, and…

This document contains the September 1937 through June 1938 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, legislation before Congress, education finance, foreign schools and education systems, education…

This document contains the September 1935 through June 1936 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, legislation before Congress, education finance, foreign schools and education systems, education…

An alternative school for problem students (aged 12-19) was established in Grand Rapids. Innovative features include a contract learning package (providing help in remedial skills), a "free room" (where students spend reward tokens) and group counseling. Evaluation indicated parent and student approval and student progress in academic and social…

A theory of evaluation and authority is applied to the system for evaluating university faculty. Results show that professional opinion outweighs administrative opinion and that research is more important than teaching. Balancing these factors tends to dictate faculty orientation. Satisfaction with evaluation is a function of a field's dependence…

The article describes how educational practice in two elementary schools in Toronto, Canada is different, yet alike. Classes at Dundas, an inner city school, and at John Ross Robertson, an affluent surburban school, are described. (RM)