Date of Award

Spring 4-23-2008

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

Schools serve as a primary institution whereas the youth of society will acquire skill sets and form a knowledge base that they can carry on into adult hood, eventually becoming responsible contributors to society. Discipline problems in schools continue to be one of the greatest causes of concern for educators in schools today. Constructivist instruction is highly concerned with the motivational factors that inspire the student to learn. Fundamental to theories of positive discipline are the emphasis on offering solutions and building confidence. The intent of this is to increase the individual's willingness to learn.

Teachers are essential to maintaining student achievement. The issue about what discipline based approach should be utilized in the classroom setting in order to maximize student performance is a heavily debatable topic. Within the classroom setting, students have been exposed to different types of disciplinary intervention approaches. This paper will explore the relationship between the implementation of different disciplinary intervention approaches and the linkages between student performance.

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