Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning [Hardcover]

Marvin Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

This book offers a revolutionary way to reduce irresponsible behavior. People who use the approach find it life-changing.

You will learn how to discipline without stress, raise responsibility, improve relationships, and promote learning.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A blending of three subject fieldsDeducation, parenting, and personal growthDthis work is replete with helpful suggestions that show both teachers and parents how to heighten positive thinking in school or at home, give students and other family members the power to choose, and discover productive means of reflection and self-evaluation. For the past seven years, Marshall has been giving seminars on "The Raise Responsibility System," and his solid research, coupled with countless practical examples, makes this a natural and inviting read. His experience in elementary and high schools, counseling, and teacher education, plus his doctoral work in curriculum, counseling, and instruction, serve to deepen the quality of his observations and techniques. Conveniently structured into distinct yet interrelated chapters, the book can be read from start to finish or piecemeal, focusing on particular chapters of concern (e.g., reducing stress, motivating, or promoting learning). The comprehensive bibliography enables the reader to conduct further research. Highly recommended for all teachers (no matter what grade level) as well as parents (regardless of the age of the child), this is an important purchase for public, academic, and school libraries.DLeroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach P.L. Dist., FL
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Review

"The insights, ideas, and ingenuity provide a clear plan for raising responsible children. Benefits to schools and families are enormous." -- Gene Bedley, National Educator of the Year, Author of Character Lessons for Life

"This book will dramatically improve the quality of your life and make an astounding difference in your relationships with others." -- John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"This fascinating, insightful book has very practical suggestions and breathes a sound philosophy and way of thinking that empowers." -- Stephen R. Covey, Ph.D., Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Piper Press; 1st edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970060610
• ISBN-13: 978-0970060617
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Marvin Marshall--an American educator, writer, and professional speaker--is widely known for his PROACTIVE and TOTALLY NONCOERCIVE (BUT NOT PERMISSIVE) SYSTEM on discipline and learning. His landmark book, "Discipline Without Stress® Punishments or Rewards - How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning" is used in pre K-12 schools and colleges. His multiple-award winning parenting book, "Parenting Without Stress - How to Raise Responsible Kids While Keeping a Life of Your Own" is used by parents around the world.

He has presented in 44 of the United States and in 17 countries on 5 continents to parent groups; schools; school districts; universities; local, state, national, and international associations; and government agencies.



He has a world-wide audience of over 15,000 subscribers to his free monthly newsletter, "Promoting Responsibility & Learning."

His proactive parenting, discipline, and learning approach stemmed from his acquiring knowledge about young people as a parent; recreation director and camp counselor; classroom teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; middle school counselor; middle school assistant principal; high school counselor; high school guidance department chair; high school assistant principal of both supervision and control and curriculum and instruction; and as an elementary and high school principal. He has also served as a demonstration teacher, instructional coordinator, athletic coordinator, district director of education, and full-time instructor at California State University, Los Angeles.



He earned his Bachelor's in Language Arts and his Masters' in Business Administration at California State University, Los Angeles. His Doctorate in Education was awarded by the University of Southern California.



Additional information about his approach is at http://www.MarvinMarshall.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No More Class Store or Missed Recess, August 20, 2005

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toothius (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning (Hardcover)

I purchased this book after an extremely challenging year of behavior problems in first grade. As a teacher who had previous success using rewards (giving plastic money that could be redeemed in a class store) and punishment (taking away recess time), this new class had so many problems that nothing seemed to work! During the summer, I read everything on behavior management I could find in preparation for my new third grade class and found this book while searching the web. Needless to say, this past year was the best year of teaching I've had in my short career of five years. Using the daily class meetings--the students' favorite part of the day--to solve problems and asking disruptive students to tell me "their level," I found that most problems went away quickly and students didn't get resentful of me because they had to reflect on how they were acting. Using the agenda for students to write down issues that bothered them was a great way to deal with tattling. I also linked the system with students who would forget homework. Rather than punish them, I would give them the Level 1 Essay to reflect on why they forgot their homework and what they could try so they could remember it. It worked! I also recommend buying "Positive Discipline in the Classroom" (Nelson) as a companion to this book if you want more step-by-step instructions for the classroom meeting. It picks up where Dr. Marshall's book leaves off regarding class meetings, especially on how to introduce it at the beginning of the year. One more thing: parents LOVE this system and will love you for using it!

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Success with the Marvin Marshall Book, June 11, 2002

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Dianne P. Capell (FPO, AE Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning (Hardcover)

I began using Marvin Marshall's "Discipline without Stress" behavior plan even before the book went to press. It completely revolutionized my classroom. Before my eyes students turned from disruptive, uncooperative, discipline problems into caring and cooperative responsible citizens. I am no longer a stressed-out teacher. When other teachers see the results, they ask "what are you doing?", "how do you manage your classroom?" and more often than not, "tell me about the plan."

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Workable and practical ways of working with kids, June 20, 2002

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Clifton Palmer (Bigfork, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning (Hardcover)

This is one of the best books I have read about relating to kids. As a school psychologist it is a landmark book in making the shift away from using punishment and consequences to a mindset of working with kids in more positive ways to facilitate responsible behavior. I highly recommend this book to parents and educators.