MITCHELL, ERMA BADGER.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify specific
student behaviors that are perceived by school community
members as primary discipline problems. Conclusion and Recommendations: It is concluded from the results of these analyses
that a variety of differences do exist among members of the
school community in their perceptions of student behaviors
identified as discipline problems. Educators who are committed
to the principles of education have proven to be most effective in the practice of the profession. In contemporary
education, the lack of communication among
various segments of the community decreases this sense of
commitment and, therefore, limits the full implementation
of these principles. If schools are to become more
effective, all members of the school community must be provided
ways to become involved in the creation of the proper
learning environment. The primary responsibility for
providing methods by which school community members can
better communicate their concerns about school discipline
rests with administrators, for they are the educational
leaders of the schools.