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WebLinks || Remember to evaluate the Internet sources for relevancy and scholarship. What is the date of publication? Is the information from a refereed or a nonrefereed journal? (In a refereed journal, articles are reviewed by a panel of experts in the field and must follow specific research guidelines.) Does the author present information from a personal point of view and/or a variety of points of view? Is the information accurate, unbiased, and evidence-based? Does the source add to your knowledge base? || Choice Theory, Lead Teachers, I-messages, Active Listening, Learning Communities, Engaging Curriculum Use the questions, Web sites below, and other credible resources to further investigate and reflect on critical topics in this chapter. Discuss them with interested individuals in your setting or with a small group in an electronic Chat Room. 1. What does each of these three authors say about the causes of behavior and misbehavior? 2. What do these authors say about teaching and learning social-emotional skills? 3. What do these authors say about the impact of the curriculum on classroom discipline? 4. What previous experiences have you had with any of the concepts in the three models in chapter 3? How have they influenced your philosophy, theories, and practices in relation to discipline? || Choice Theory and Lead Teachers @http://www.wglasser.com/ - The William Glasser Institute was founded in 1967 to train educators in the behavioral and educational sciences. @http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Glasser,_William - WikEd is a Web page sponsored by the Curriculum, Technology, & Education Reform (CTER) Web Site for an on-line Master of Education program based at the University of Illinois, Urbana. This link provides information about William Glasser's theories and writings. @http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3960/is_200207/ai_n9097918 - This article from the Teacher Education Quarterly is a 2002 interview with William Glasser. I-messages, Active Listening http://www.gordontraining.com/ - Gordon Training International was founded by Thomas Gordon to provide people worldwide with the communication and conflict resolution skills they need to create effective and enduring relationships in the workplace, family, and schools. @http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Thomas_Gordon - WikEd is a Web page sponsored by the Curriculum, Technology, & Education Reform (CTER) Web Site for an on-line Master of Education program based at the University of Illinois, Urbana. This link provides information about Thomas Gordon's theories and writings. @http://www.edutopia.org/php/people.php?id=C517469 - Edutopia, Web site of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, provides information about Thomas Gordon's ideas on this link. Learning Communities, Engaging Curriculum @http://www.alfiekohn.org/index.html - Alfie Kohn's Web site provides resources on topics that he has authored, such as beyond discipline, unconditional parenting, testing, and homework myths. @http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Kohn,_Alfie - WikEd is a Web page sponsored by the Curriculum, Technology, & Education Reform (CTER) Web Site for an on-line Master of Education program based at the University of Illinois, Urbana. This link provides information about Alfie Kohn's theories and writings. @http://life.familyeducation.com/discipline/29460.html - The Family Education Network, the best of the Internet's content, resources, and shopping for parents, teachers, and kids, launched in September, 2000. The company's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives. This link has an interview with Alfie Kohn. ||
 * Chapter 5 : Three Bridges to 21st Century Discipline
 * Web addresses change regularly. The following links were active in January 2007.

Activities** || 2. Select a grade level and/or subject you enjoy teaching. Outline what you would consider and do, along the lines of Glasser's suggestions, concerning: a. Organizing the classroom, class, curriculum, and activities to better meet your students' needs for belonging, fun, power, and freedom b. Your continual efforts to help students improve the quality of their work 3. Do a comparative analysis of Gordon's system with that of Kohn, as concerns: a. Effectiveness in suppressing inappropriate behavior b. Effectiveness in improving long-term behavior c. Ease of implementation d. Degree to which each model accurately depicts realities of student attitude and behavior ||
 * **Chapter 5 : Three Bridges to 21st Century Discipline
 * 1. Summarize the contentions of Glasser, Gordon, and Kohn in fifteen words or less for each. Share your results with the class.
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Unique Activity : Choosing Bridges - The Great Debate!** ||
 * **Chapter 5 : Three Bridges to 21st Century Discipline
 * Establish three teams of equal size to compare and debate the value of William Glasser, Thomas Gordon, and Alfie Kohn's work. Individuals will investigate and develop arguments to defend one of the "three bridges." Even if you do not believe in the approach, please "act as though you do" by examining the strengths and giving your best arguments. You can also examine weaknesses of the other two models to enhance your arguments for the debate. The textbook and the Web Links for this chapter can get you started with the investigations and reflections. Share what you learn with others on your team in order to prepare your best team defense of the model. Each individual in the team will be given one minute to orally defend the position, alternating among the three teams. ||