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School Discipline Pathfinder

The purpose of this pathfinder is to introduce some of the resources available in Houston Cole Library on SCHOOL DISCIPLINE. The various types of library materials useful in research are described along with some examples of each type. This pathfinder is NOT a comprehensive listing of sources, but is intended to be a starting point from which patrons can begin their research according to their specific needs.

BASIC INTRODUCTION OR OVERVIEW MATERIAL can be found in:

REF LB15.E47 : Encyclopedia of Education.
REF LB15.I569 : International Encyclopedia of Education.
16 MM FILMS LB1731.C7 REEL 12 : The Day the Insects Took Over.
VIDEO LB3025.D572X 1985 : Discipline Videorecording: a Discussion with Jimmy Hymes.

SUBJECT HEADINGS can be identified by using the Library of Congress Subject Headings located at the Information Desk on each floor. Books on SCHOOL DISCIPLE can be located in the Library Catalog by entering a subject search. Books can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Subject".  Last, type in your subject and press the enter key.

Suggested subject headings for this topic are :
Classroom management, School children--Discipline, Students--Discipline

Related headings include:
Discipline, Discipline and children, Discipline of children, Interaction analysis in education, Motivation in education, Rewards and punishments in education

To browse the bookstacks use: Library of Congress call numbers : LB3012 and LB3013 on the 5th floor.

REFERENCE TOOLS

BIBLIOGRAPHIES -- list of books, periodical articles, and/or other materials by subject or author.
REF LB3012.K37x 1983 : Discipline in Our Schools: An Annotated Bibliography.

DIRECTORIES -- contain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons, organizations, and institutions.
REF LB3011.D47 1982 : Directory of Schools Reported to Have Exemplary Discipline.

ALMANACS OR STATISTICAL SOURCES -- provide miscellaneous bits of facts and data.
REF L101.U6S7 : Standard Education Almanac.
REF L101.U6T42x : The Teacher's Almanac.
REF L1112.A35 : Digest of Education Statistics.
REF L112.N377A : The Condition of Education.

HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS -- cover broad subjects in a brief, concise manner and may include odd bits of information about a variety of topics (They may also be referred to as a compendium).
LB3013.M28 : The Classroom Survival Book: a Practical Manual for Teachers.
LB3012.S32 1983 : Discipline and Behavioral Management: a Handbook of Tactics, Strategies, and Programs.
REF LB17.T4 : The Teacher's Handbook.

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS -- are primarily annual reports, studies, and statistics from the various departments and agencies of the government. They are cataloged and shelved like other books and microforms. (There is no separate collection of government publications in this library).          

JOURNALS

JOURNALS held by the library can be identified by consulting the Library Catalog by searching under the journal name. Journal Titles on SCHOOL DISCIPLE can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Journal Title" radio button.  Last, type in your journal title and press the enter key. Use these Electronic Databases for Education to locate JOURNAL ARTICLES and other papers on Discipline: Education Abstracts Online, EBSCOhost's Education Databases, and ERIC.

A few Journals which would report on this topic are:
Periodicals L11.C53 : Clearing House
Periodicals L11.E2 : Education
Periodicals L11.E265 : Education Digest
Periodicals L11.I55 : Instructor
Periodicals LB5.L43 : Learning
Periodicals L13.N27 : NASSP Bulletin
Periodicals LJ121.P4 : Phi Delta Kappan

Also, scan for education articles in the current periodical section on the 5th floor.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN services are available to graduate students and faculty. Please ask a librarian about these services.

Subject(s):
School children--Discipline.
Classroom management.

Revised 3/01: JBG

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Created: March 1, 2001