Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

Articles

Punishment Strategies: First Choice or Last Resort

  • Twila Lukowiak, Ed.D Assistant Professor (Author) Bradley University image/svg+xml
  • Jennifer Bridges Graduate Student (Author) Bradley University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.118
Abstract
Is it appropriate to implement punishment strategies in the home and school settings when children display disrespectful and inappropriate behaviors? This article depicts the advantages and disadvantages of teachers and parents utilizing an array of punishment strategies including: (a) reprimands, (b) response cost, (c) timeout, and (d) corporal punishment. It is critical that educators and parents know the advantages and disadvantages of each of the punishment strategies so that they can make well informed, knowledgeable decisions.
Keywords
Functional Behavioral Assessment, School Policy, Guidelines, Punishment, Educational Strategies, Discipline Policy
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Lukowiak, T., & Bridges, J. (2010). Punishment Strategies: First Choice or Last Resort. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 5(3), 63-72. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.118

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  • Submitted August 17, 2010
  • Published October 15, 2010
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