... their material in stimulating, meaningful ways motivate students. When students are actively learning content that has personal meaning for them, they have neither the time nor the energy to create discipline problems. Conversely, when students feel that they are passive receptacles for knowledge, they become bored, turned off, and find satisfaction in acting out. Stimulating lessons require competition, high-level ... I could concentrate students" attention on mathematics, when I knew how to work with students with different ability at the same time, when I did not give them a moment f...

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... gang violence, are just a few of the problems facing students, teachers, parents and administrators in schools across the nation. Rules and discipline are important to solving these very serious problems facing the nation's schools. The parents of students need to start taking responsibility for their ... left with a sub-standard learning experience. Teachers and Schools Schools do not and should not have the primary responsibility in the overall discipline of students. Learning institutions should be focusing on educating the youth of the nation, and reinforcing the rules and disciplin...

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... which result in problems for themselves. Usually problems that they don't know how to handle. This causes bad attitudes towards parents when the parents try to discipline their children, which, in turn, the children get mad, and argue with parents to the point where they don't want to deal with it anymore ... on a child unless the adult is the child's parent or guardian. If the child is acting in such a manner that he needs greater discipline than what the school can handle, he should be suspended and the parent should handle the situation. This is how I feel. Some notable, more publicize...

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... matter, teachers are charged with the duty of teaching children behaviors. And sometimes, instead of encouraging proper behavior, educators sometimes mistakenly encourage discipline problems with ineffective punishments or behaviors of their own. In Wasickso and Ross's article, common mistakes of educators in discipline are given, as long as many effective solutions. The article is opened with a list of ways to effectively encourage ... the best. If they put forth the extra effort, they ought to receive a reward, be it extra-credit, extra recess, or special privileges. This thought goes...

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... matter, teachers are charged with the duty of teaching children behaviors. And sometimes, instead of encouraging proper behavior, educators sometimes mistakenly encourage discipline problems with ineffective punishments or behaviors of their own. In Wasickso and Ross's article, common mistakes of educators in discipline are given, as long as many effective solutions. The article is opened with a list of ways to effectively encourage ... the best. If they put forth the extra effort, they ought to receive a reward, be it extra-credit, extra recess, or special privileges. This thought goes...

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... answer with "Mr. Ross-, it was correct. New Definition of Success A new definition of success is that it can be achieved through strict discipline. Students Reflection of The Wave Almost all of Mr. Ross's students reflected positively to the different routine of class with comments such as, I' ... had a chuckle towards this. Mr. Ross described its importance and David listened intently. Mr. Ross then introduced the two values as two mottoes: Strength through discipline, Strength through community'. The students then rose and recited the motto. Laurie and Brad thought this was a bit strang...

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... have been applied by teachers and other authority figures in schools for the sole purpose of controlling student behaviour. These systems include corporal punishment, psychological abuse or neglect, and assertive discipline. Although two of these three topics are illegal at this time, they were all widely used in schools across the country a short time ago. Corporal punishment in general ... that teachers always have a witness present while speaking privately, or a tape recorder to avoid such devastating mishaps. Every public and secondary school teacher in the world has their own discip...

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... well respected life lessons. According to a study over the benefits of music, "The most heavily reported life preparation skill was self-discipline, with respondents acknowledging that the hard work and dedication that are integral to participation in school music groups teach the valuable lesson that if ... with something and practice,' the rewards will be bountiful"(Campbell). According to Robert Brooks, Ph.D., a Harvard Medical School psychologist, defines the term self-discipline as "a means [of] taking ownership, accountability and responsibility for our behavior. It is one of the ...

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... as though, they are not looking at the bigger picture. I am one who believes that college enlightens us in many different ways. An academic education helps one with employment, builds discipline, as well as furthers a person's social skills. To begin with, one of the most important benefits from education is employment opportunities. Many people say that a college degree isn't necessary in ... a higher paying job. This is one of the many ways an academic education benefits a person. Another one of the many advantages of attending college is being able to build self discipline. When put ...

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... they both involve troubled kids and inexperienced teachers who try to tame them, these stories differ because the teacher's school discipline beliefs are different for instance Mr. Braithwaite's school has free discipline where the kids do not get any punishment from the school. The teachers are alike because they are both single ... the stories their teaching methods are different. Rick has the children address each other as "Sir"(p 86). By doing this Rick achieves respect and discipline among the children. This also gives some order to the classroom. The teacher in Dangerous Minds uses...

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... would be my ideal of professional success. Along with professional success it's important to setting goals. I want to learn self-discipline. Self-discipline is one area I want to strive for here at University of Phoenix. I believe in any work environment learning self-discipline is essential to your professional growth. Time management is another big key to my personal success. Learning to create a healthy ... a priority and a personal goal. My goal is to learn the skills and take the initiative to succeed. With this achievement I see myself setting a foundation for my children to be se...

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... when I came in for an interview for an after school part time job. Dressed neatly with shirt tucked in shows a sense of discipline in the student. Uniforms instills discipline in the student which t! hen would also teach the student discipline in their school work. Buying clothes for children can become a large expense. The children who do not come from rich families to buy ... this rule. Students may still express themselves but in other ways rather than dress. They may excel in athletics or academics to make them shine out among the other students. Discipline is the concern, not the l...

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... issues, all which can be related back to real life. The all boys school of Welton Academy enforces a strict and unbreakable code of discipline and conformity, whilst also weighing on the students shoulders are high expectations from both parents and school. For six particular students, this code is ... learn the invaluable lesson of life and death. Welton Academy is an elite all boys school that impose a strict and unbreakable code of discipline and conformity, with the students experiencing ridiculously high expectations from parents and the school alike. To the students that attend th...

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... school, and taking a slurp of Listerine during school hours. Education Week, October 23, 1996. In Philadelphia public schools, 33 kindergartners were suspended in 2002 under a tough new discipline policy. The New York Times, December 14, 2002. An 11-year-old died of asthma because his school's zero tolerance policy prevented him from carrying an inhaler. The New ... and their communities in efforts to provide a safe learning environment and safety in school. Anti-violence programs like anti-bullying, anger management, and peer mediation help to reduce discipline problems in schools. Buil...

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... most important element in a classroom management system is consistency and fairness. I think that a child's behavior can be changed through consequences and rewards. I feel that the Canter's assertive discipline theory is very effective. They believe that no student should prevent another student from learning or prevent the teacher from teaching. Teachers must become assertive instead of non assertive. Assertive ... in creating and maintaining an effective and efficient learning environment. To accomplish this teachers must react assertively, as opposed to aggressively or non assertively...

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... issues, all which can be related back to real life. The all boys school of Welton Academy enforces a strict and unbreakable code of discipline and conformity, whilst also weighing on the students shoulders are high expectations from both parents and school. For six particular students, this code is ... learn the invaluable lesson of life and death. Welton Academy is an elite all boys school that impose a strict and unbreakable code of discipline and conformity, with the students experiencing ridiculously high expectations from parents and the school alike. To the students that attend th...

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... Court explained that it was trying once again to balance the constitutional rights of students against the school's right to enforce discipline and promote order. In New Jersey v. T.L.O., the Court found that balance significantly further on the side of school discipline than it did in previous cases, notably Tinker (see 'Freedom of Expression', above). This restriction of the Fourth Amendment rights of ... about a gun they saw you with, or if the teacher smells marijuana when you walk by. Second, the teacher can only search you if the search is necessary to maintain discipline or enfor...

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... , statistics show that when introduced, school uniforms greatly reduce theft, gang affiliation problems, peer pressure, presence of intruders and help increase student discipline and concentration on their school work. One of the main reasons so many people are opposed to it is that is still relatively a ... to express your individuality. To me, that argument just doesn't add up" (Associated Press, 1999). Uniforms have caused significant decreases in student discipline issues as a whole. Eighty-five percent of principals who have uniforms say they even increase their image in the communi...

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... the most important fields that most people want to choose as a career such as field of medicine, engineering can be achieved by gaining this high school. The schedule and the discipline are the most important aspects of these high schools besides, only the chosen one can study there. Anatolian high school are also important if a learners cannot get enough points for ... the Science High School and does not want to study in any Vocational High School, has to be successful enough to gain these high schools. The education and the discipline are well qualified however not as much as Science...

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... . Those students that do not wear them cannot be punished. Parents say .we are taking responsibility for our kids and stopping the government from doing OUR job!! Do Uniforms Promote Discipline? A national study released in October of 1998 by Educational Testing Service found that there was no evidence to support claims that uniforms reduce ... discipline problems. The results of these findings were reported on October 14, 1998, in the Shreveport Times in an article titled "Uniforms Not a Discipline Factor in School." The address for the study's web site is: http://www.ets.org/research/p...

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... passed rules that attempt to mandate that athletes get an education. (Funk) There are many reasons why this is true and one of the biggest reasons is because of the discipline athletes have toward their sport carries over to their school work and personal life. "When you leave home and you don't have somebody on you, telling you to go to ... class . You've got to have tough discipline," Said John Cooper, a junior wide receiver. Many colleges now have a program for athletes called, "Academic Planning." Academic planning is put together by each school. The extent of the help an ... at ag...

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... leave. Many students who attend public schools minors and don't enjoy the same rights as those of all Americans. Administrators think the discipline is necessary so an incident like Columbine doesn't occur again. Civil libertarians wonder if such strict discipline in schools will result in a generation of people who feel like they are trapped in an unfairly targeted "age-specific police state ... of school. Student rights have two sides to them. Should they practically become null and void or should we have more rights. Administrators are obviously turning towards stricter means of disc...

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... of his schooling took place in Delaware and he feels that school then was very similar to school now. As for discipline, Al said that if you misbehaved growing up that physical discipline would be given. He went on to say that discipline is one of the biggest changes in how children are raised today, whereas today a child could take their parents to ... ...

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... other human beings. In addition they showed no respect cursing at teachers and talking back to them. They simply refused to do school work and there was a major lack of discipline because the teachers had no control over the students. The majority of the students appeared to be chronic delinquents. Chronic delinquent offenders are youths who start their delinquent careers at ... problems amongst his students. These included teenage pregnancies, drug dealing, gangs, students who lacked role models at home, students with no motivation to learn, and students with extreme behavioral or disc...

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Uniforms in the Classroom Public schools across America are searching for solutions to improve safety, school belonging, and discipline in the classroom. One way to improve on these issues would be to implement a uniform policy. We must encourage the use of school uniforms in our school systems across America. ... expression nor identity either. There are limits on attire everywhere in the workforce. Uniforms do not violate a student's right to wear what he or she wants, instead uniforms help instill discipline in the classroom. Various school systems throughout the United States have had tr...

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