Methods |
Clustered randomised controlled trial |
Participants |
1682 middle school students, 31 teachers 48% Male, 54% Latino |
Location |
California, United States |
Interventions |
Empathic Discipline is a brief intervention (i.e., online training, low cost) aimed at encouraging teachers to adopt an empathic mind‐set about school discipline. The intervention encourages teachers to understand the values and perspectives of students which can cause misbehaviour. Teachers are empowered to handle difficult interactions, in a context of mutual understanding and trust. Empathic discipline is seen as an alternative to punitive, zero‐tolerance practices. |
Programme deliverer |
Teachers |
Evaluator role |
Unclear |
Outcomes |
School suspension Respect to teachers |
Length |
One year |
Assessment |
Baseline and post treatment |
Attrition |
13% |
COI statement |
Declared |
CoFI |
Unclear |