School Discipline

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

School Discipline

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Abstract

No school administrators in their right mind would ignore school discipline as one of their most important responsibilities . Nearly every survey of school administrators in recent years lists school discipline and school safety as one of or their most important areas of emphasis Although serious acts of crime and violence are relatively rare in schools , fighting , bullying , acts of disrespect , and insubordination still remain as problems faced by school administrators every day

. A study by Public Agenda (Johnson , 2004 ) indicated that seven in ten middle and high school teachers surveyed say their schools have serious problems with students who disrupt classes . Most experienced school administrators in charge of school discipline would say that students who continually disrupt classes make up less than 5 of students enrolled , but that 5 of enrolled students can take 90 of their time

School Discipline

Introduction

The word discipline is a strong word for most of us . It carries with it some preconceived words such as "weak "strong "good and "bad . It is a word that has serious ramifications for all those who are engaged in the field of education . Having "good " discipline is a goal of every classroom teacher . Principals never want the reputation of having "weak " discipline at their schools . The public demands that schools be places of effective discipline that create environment where teachers can teach and students can learn

Discipline From the Latin term disciplina , meaning : 1 . A branch of knowledge or learning 2 . Training that develops self-control character , liness or efficiency 3 . Strict control to enforce obedience 4 . Treatment that controls or punishes 5 . a system of rules

It is interesting that the definitions of the term suggest that discipline can have quite different implications for schools . The component of the definition that relates to teaching seems much more positive than the components that include the negative expressions such as punishment and strict control (Rosen , 5

The Strict Control to Enforce Obedience

There is no doubt that someone needs to be in charge of our schools . As long as schools are composed of hundreds or thousands of students who are required by law to reside in an institutional setting for several hours a day , several times a week , there must be someone in control Control does not mean being a warden at a prison . It means maintaining and discipline . One needs only a short time at a school campus to determine whether or not someone is in control . Someone is in control of school when

Students are where they are supposed to be at any given hour the school day

There are few interruptions of class time

The campus is clean and free to graffiti

Campus visitors are screened and required to wear a visitor 's badge

Communication devices are visible and readily available

Supervisory personnel are visible

Students , teachers , and administrators have a good working relationship .Discipline : Ex-pupils ' observations

There are many...