STUDENTS WHO FEEL CONNECTED TO PEERS, TEACHERS ARE MORE INCLINED TO WARN OF DANGEROUS FELLOW STUDENT

Running head : Students Who Feel Connected to Peers , Teachers are More Inclined to Warn of Dangerous Fellow Student

Students Who Feel Connected to Peers , Teachers are More Inclined to Warn of Dangerous Fellow Student

Abstract

In many cases , violence in schools may be due to lack of understanding and keen eye and ear to the students . Students need to have role models as well as a confidant they can talk to . However , When they do not have access to caring adults , feelings of isolation , rejection , and disappointment are more likely to

occur , increasing the probability of acting-out behaviors (Dwyer et al , 1998 ,

. 10 . This writing seeks to reveal what researchers and authors have unveiled concerning the belief that students who have a sense of connection with adults and /or teachers are more likely to go to them and warn them of a fellow student 's plan to violate the school community

Students Who Feel Connected to Peers , Teachers are More Inclined to Warn of Dangerous Fellow Student

Introduction

Violence in schools can date as back as when humanity started . This statement simply means that violence can be defined as an occurrence that happens as a result of the imperfections of humanity . However violence should not be taken as something that can harm the true bond of humanity but one that can be curbed and minimized with the right communication systems . In many cases , violence in schools can be avoided if only fear of attack after reporting violence plots can...