This study reports on an investigation of the effectiveness of the "Positive Approach to Discipline" (PAD) system for classroom management. The data from the study were analyzed by the analysis of variance with repeated measures. The data indicate several implications for the utilization of the PAD system for classroom management. The findings of the study indicate that, 1) teachers utilizing the PAD system significantly reduced the number of students referred to administration, and 2) teachers utilizing the PAD system significantly reduced the number of Black students referred to administration, and 3) the PAD system was effective in reducing the number of students suspended from school.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500592 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Allen, Sherwin A. |
| Contributors | Dever, Wayman Todd, Halstead, Francis E., 1930-, Hardy, Clifford A., Boger, David |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 118 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Allen, Sherwin A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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