Global interest in student behavior : an examination of international best practices / [edited by] Charles J. Russo, Izak Oousthuizen, and Charl C. Wolhuter.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Russo, Charles J., editor.

Oosthuizen, I. J., editor.

Wolhuter, C. C. (Charl C.), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classroom management.

Behavior modification--Cross-cultural studies.

Behavior modification.

Problem children--Behavior modification--Cross-cultural studies.

Problem children.

Behavior disorders in children--Cross-cultural studies.

Behavior disorders in children.

Problem children--Behavior modification.

Genre:

Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

xiii, 115 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Summary:

A cornerstone for effective teaching and learning is vested in the quality of the way in which students focus on the content of their lessons. The chapters in this book, then, otter cross-national perspectives on best practices when dealing with the challenge of student misconduct. The chapter authors, all distinguished academics and/or jurists, have contributed their reviews of the state of the law and practice in their nations. As readers peruse the chapters, they will recognize that the way in which educators address student discipline varies around the world. The first book of its kind, this volume consists of a collection of essays designed to enhance a common understanding of the rights of students when they are subjected to discipline. These informative, thought provoking, well-written, and researched chapters, authored by leading academics and/ or jurists in the held, serve as up-to-date, and ready sources of information to help keep educational leaders, academics, and students abreast of the many changes in the ever-growing area of comparative student discipline. Countries Covered In Volume 1: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, The United Kingdom, The United States Book jacket.

Contents:

1 School Discipline and the Law in Australia / Joan Squelch Squelch, Joan 7

2 Student Misconduct and School Responses in Aotearoa New Zealand: Safety and Sensibility / Sally Varnham Varnham, Sally 29

3 The Changing Shape of Misdemeanor in Singapore Schools / Mui Kim Teh Teh, Mui Kim 51

4 The United Kingdom-Managing Behavior to Optimize Learning because "Every Child Matters'" / Patricia Walker Walker, Patricia 69

5 Disciplining Students in the United States: An Ongoing Challenge / Charles J. Russo Russo, Charles J. 85

6 Reflections and Recommendations / Izak Oosthuizen Oosthuizen, Izak, Charles J. Russo Russo, Charles J., Chart C. Wolhuter Wolhuter, Chart C. 105.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781475814798

1475814798

9781475814804

1475814801

OCLC:

902010493