Effective Methods in School Discipline Alison Lee California State University East Bay

Effective Methods in School Discipline As stated by Linda Shalaway from the Scholastic, the top three disruptive behaviors that occur in the K-12 classrooms are talking out of turn, not completing work, and arguing (SHALWAY 2005). These behaviors take place in every school across the country. Each school has their own disciplinary methods varying from detention, parent-teacher conferences, or positive reinforcements. With these different methods to keep control in the classroom, how do we know which method is the most effective for the students (effectiveness is measured through change in students behavior)? When students are disruptive in the classroom, the teachers need...