Jones' first book, "Positive Classroom Discipline," outlines the steps necessary to establish and maintain a positive and controlled learning environment. Based on a threefold concept of discipline, instruction and motivation, the Jones method carefully outlines the importance of positive reinforcement through cooperative learning activities coupled with a high standard of excellence set forth by teachers.
The Jones "Tools for Teaching" guide assists teachers in increasing:
Time on task
Responsible behavior
Motivation
Independent learning
The "Tools for Teaching" guide assists teachers in decreasing:
Student disruptions
Backtalk
Helpless hand-raising
Dawdling
Kounin's Model of Discipline is based upon the concept of preventative discipline, which gives teachers ideas and techniques to thwart disciplinary issues before they occur. Facilitating positive behavior in the classroom is dependent upon on the effectiveness of lesson management and, most importantly, on lesson transitioning, pacing and individual student accountability.
Kounin's Model of Discipline demands that teachers must:
Correct misbehavior in one student in order to influence the behavior of nearby students. In Kounin's model, this is referred to as the "ripple effect."
Be aware of what is happening in all areas of the classroom at all times. In Kounin's model, this is also referred to as "witness."
Provide smooth transitions between activities and maintain consistent momentum within activities.
Hold every group member accountable for the content of a lesson. This allows optimal learning to take place.