conflict resolution and education

ABSTRACT

There exist numerous notions on what is the actual reason behind the present issue that governs middle school systems in the American regions . Most of the time , the target of the discussion with regards to the said issue pertains to poverty and other behavioral problems caused by the said life-status of the students which in turn directly affects the achievement attitudes of the students in their studies . Along with poverty , the issues of discrimination and communication shall also be tackled as vital parts of this research As the primary raisers of

br conflict within the said system , they too are to be focused upon in the discussion presentation hosted through this . Hence , this is designed to give a brief yet clear answer to the said claims of social and educational experts basing from the proofs which resulted from actual interview and questionnaire system given out to the main reactors on the issue

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND EDUCATION

I . Introduction

A . Statement of Purpose

In the school year 2004-2005 , the researcher had the privilege of working with the most wonderful Middle School Resource Room children The experience of teaching in a rural farming community was an eye-opening experience and one that I will never forget . The following research has been based on the idea that children of poverty often do not achieve their highest potential in school . One way or another , it seems that grades are not important to them . In my opinion , grades are not important to the said students because they feel as though they do not have many opportunities such as getting a good paying job , acquiring lots of money and so on . Resource Room students often see themselves as inadequate in the area of knowledge , skills and brains . Hence , it is the duty of the teacher or teachers to help these students see what they have to offer the world , the job market and other sectors of success in the society . Although this is the case , it could not be denied that the main will of these students is to free themselves from poverty . How Through short term schooling , earning minimum grades and planning to obtain a minimum wage paying job in the future . In this regard understanding poverty and middle school resource room student achievement will allow teachers to begin to understand the students thinking , their rationale for school , their view concerning the importance of school , their patterns of displaying several behavioral reactions towards numerous situations concerning themselves and their education . Finally , this would also help the educators understand the possible ways by which the students being studied could be helped and motivated in achieving more that hat they are achieving at present hence providing them with a healthy growth , good education and an excellent outlook on life

B . Justification of Study

In rural areas , Middle School Resource Room students and poverty seemed to go hand and hand . Farming is a way of life but sometimes not suited for raising a family of six . Households...