Striking a Balance among Conflicting Functions.

Heyns, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ271196

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Publication Date: 1982-Nov

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Striking a Balance among Conflicting Functions.

Heyns, Barbara

Phi Delta Kappan, v64 n3 p188-89 Nov 1982

Comments on Etzioni's claim that student self-discipline is crucial to learning. Agrees that discipline policies and motivation are related but contends Etzioni fails to consider effects of cultural and class differences and ignores the fundamental issue of balancing rewards for individual effort and rewards for excellence among peers. (PGD)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Discipline Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Justice, Learning Motivation, Rewards, Self Control, Socioeconomic Influences, Student Behavior, Student Motivation

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