Practical School Discipline: Applied Methods, Part 2

A scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series designed to assist teachers with practical strategies for managing student behavior effectively in educational settings. It focuses on various case studies and psychological principles related to discipline, particularly emphasizing the role of instincts like imitation and adaptation in children's behavior. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and provides insights into the foundational concepts that will be explored in greater depth. It discusses the adaptive instincts of children, which include their capacities to imitate, play, and satisfy curiosity. Beery outlines how these instincts can be harnessed to promote positive behaviors in the classroom while providing various methods and real-life case studies that illustrate different disciplinary challenges and solutions teachers may encounter.