Judicious Discipline / Edition 6

by Forrest Gathercoal

Overview

In this update of the 1997 edition, Gathercoal (emeritus, education, Oregon State U.) presents the rationale for a judicious as vs. autocratic approach to school discipline. A new appendix by brother Paul Gathercoal (curriculum and instruction, California Lutheran U., Thousand Oaks) discusses how action research has informed the practice of this management style. Lacks an index. First published in 1987.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781880192481
Publisher:	Caddo Gap Pr
Publication date:	06/01/2004
Edition description:	Revised
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	7
	Preface	9
	Six Chapters	10
Chapter 1	Introduction to Judicious Discipline	13
	Problems with Rewards and Punishment	17
	Implementation	21
	Difficulties and Limitations	23
Chapter 2	Professional Ethics	27
	Student-Centered	28
	Positive Ethical Practices	32
	Disciplinary Practices to Avoid	38
	Student Ethics	47
	Professional Statement of Ethics	49
Chapter 3	A Constitutional Perspective for School Rules	51
	The Bill of Rights	52
	Due Process	57
	Rights in School	62
	Compelling State Interests	64
Chapter 4	The Democratic School Community	75
	The Perspective in Practice	77
	An Educational Approach	79
	Formulating School Rules	82
	The First Day of Classes	90
	Class Meetings	100
Chapter 5	Consequences--a Professional Relationship Model	109
	Judicious Consequences	110
	Responding Professionally	113
	Developing the Question	117
	Shaping Consequences	121
	Individualizing Consequences	124
Chapter 6	Balancing Rights and Responsibilities	131
	Compulsory School Attendance	132
	Grading Practices	143
	Punishment	162
	Property Loss and Damage	166
	Speech and Expression	168
	Search and Seizure	175
	Press	182
	Religion	187
	Discriminatory Practices	193
	Health and Safety	198
	School Fees	201
	School Records	204
	Confidentiality	207
	Complaint Procedures	212
Appendix	How Action Research Has Informed the Practice of Judicious Discipline	217
	About the Authors	237
	Books and Resources about Judicious Discipline	239