In many teacher education programs, some form of inquiry or practitioner research is now included in the preservice teacher education curriculum. The intention is to help teacher candidates become professionals who are lifelong learners who raise questions and research their practice across the professional career. At the same time, teacher…

Hiring new teachers and continuing their professional growth so that they remain in the profession and become effective teachers have been a challenge for decades. Research suggests that induction programs can achieve these outcomes if they are highly structured, include mentoring, focus on professional learning, and emphasize collaboration that…

This article describes the use of a lesson study approach to collaborative professional growth in an elementary science methods course. Preservice candidates designed and taught integrated science-mathematics lessons during the semester before their student teaching. Working in 8 teams of 3 student teachers, participants per team designed a common…

Historical and social perspective into the school discipline problem is presented along with several suggestions for a positive solution. This summary of the final report of the Senate Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency stresses the development of preservice and inservice teacher programs to prepare teachers to handle discipline,…

A definition of school discipline and the dilemma faced by teachers in making decisions about school behavior are presented. The problem and dilemma are complex; and several alternative philosophies and practices are available. (JMF)

Current educational literature is reviewed along with curricular approaches focusing on the contemporary crisis in school discipline. A variety of curricular approaches to student behavior problems is presented and discussed showing the use of curriculum in dealing with behavior problems and the effectiveness of these efforts. (JMF)

Making contact with parents before their children become involved with discipline problems can serve to prevent and diffuse classroom misbehavior. Focusing an open house on the theme of classroom discipline is suggested. (JMF)

Preventing classroom discipline problems requires planning and a willingness to seriously examine and change regularized classroom and school policies and procedures. Specific, practical steps to provide teachers with more control in a positive learning environment are offered. (JMF)

Systematic analysis of classroom disruption and discipline problems can frequently correct undesirable behavior. The approach presented uses outside observers to help analyze problems and construct solutions. (JMF)

This study of school violence presents data establishing the extent of deviant behavior, a theory explaining deviance in the schools, and some policy variables. (JMF)

Examination of disciplinary referrals reveals patterns involving the relationship of race and sex of both teachers and students with White female teachers making significantly more referrals than their Black male counterparts. Several questions for future study are raised. (JMF)

Practical methods for gaining support for educational programs from national, state, and local leaders are examined in this article. A partnership of this type can promote excellent educational programs by presenting the positive aspects of education. (DF)

Guidelines for prospective conference proposal writers offer techniques that may help in having papers accepted at academic meetings. (DF)

Effective teaching capsules were devised to disseminate current research findings to public school facilities. This method of staff development reports on effective teaching methods and subject matter information. (DF)

A model is proposed for gathering information about staff development efforts conducted by schools of education. The model can be used to evaluate staff development undertakings, report significant data, and help other institutions design comparable programs. (PP)