Discipline: A Theoretical Perspective.

Penta, Gerard C.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Discipline: A Theoretical Perspective

Penta, Gerard C.

Educational Theory, 27, 2, 137-140, Spr 77

Six postulates are developed concerning the concept of discipline (both academic and behavioral) which, if used as a theoretical basis in the formulation and administration of particular behavioral discipline policies, will result in a change of discipline methodology--not different in degree of refinement, but different in kind. (MJB)

Descriptors: Discipline Policy, Educational Philosophy, Educational Problems, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories, Punishment, Relevance (Education), Rewards, Student Development

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