Behavioral Techniques in the Classroom Very often, American parents complain that schools are disorderly and undisciplined. They claim that their child’s behavior has worsened and the child is using vulgar language. Teachers, however, complain that students arrive at school lacking common courtesy and respect for authority. Because of this, instruction time is wasted trying to obtain order (Bennett, et. al., 1999). Student discipline is affected by classroom management. The way in which a teacher manages his/her classroom delineates the type of instruction that will take place in the classroom. A classroom in which the teacher takes total responsibility for guiding students’ actions comprises a different learning environment than one in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own actions (Evertson, 2003). Many schools are reluctant to hold students accountable for their own actions. The education establishment warns teachers that they will be placing themselves in a questionable role if they emphasize rules, punish bad behavior, and reward good conduct (Bennett, et. al., 1999). Teachers need to create a learning environment in which students are encouraged to do their best and therefore, motivated to work to their highest potential. Teachers need to also set expectations and maintain the learning environment they have developed. Even in effectively managed classrooms, however, problems may occur. Effective teachers handle the problem quickly when inappropriate behavior occurs in order to keep the behavior from continuing and spreading. Most behavior can be handled with unobtrusive techniques, though some misbehavior requires more direct intervention. Whether orderly structures have bee... ... middle of paper ... ... Moore, W.L & Cooper, Harris. (1984). Correlations Between Teacher and Student Backgrounds and Teacher Perceptions of Discipline Problems and Disciplinary Techniques. Retrieved March 19 from Ebsco Host Database. Roe, Betty & Ross, Eleanor. (1998). Effective Disciplinary Techniques. Retrieved March 19, 2004 from http:// academic.wsc.edu/edc/linked_files/student_teach_Handbooks/part6_disciplinary_techniques.doc. Short, R.J., & Short P.M. (1994). An organization perspective on student discipline. Education, 114(4). Retrieved March 17, 2004 from MasterFILE Premier. Slavin, R.E. (2003). Educational Psychology Theory and Practice. Boston: A and B. Wardle, F. (2003). Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Boston: A and B. (2004). Zero tolerance takes student discipline to harsh extremes. USA Today. Retrieved March 17, 2004 from MasterFILE Premier.
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It is a fairly common disease that affects a large population causing abdominal pain, frequent bloody stools, and fatigue
This disease affects the muscles in the intestines. It can cause gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. It usually does not lead to further diseases. Most people can control the symptoms through diet, stress management and medication.
Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise,” uses various literary devices to convey her message to the reader. Angelou incorporates similes, metaphors, imagery along with other devices to reach out to her audience and capture the attention of the reader. Angelou’s poem may first be understood as a feminist statement to show her strengths as an African American woman. However, as the reader digs deeper into her work, one can understand that due to the obstacles that she has been faced with in her life, they have given her the immense amount of wisdom and strength to overcome any difficult situation with the mentality that she reveals she has in the poem.
Some school critics and statisticians have observed that drug-dealing, vandalism, robbery, and murder have replaced gum-chewing, “talking out of turn,” tardiness, and rudeness as the most chronic problems afflicting today’s schools. If the intent of this observation is to shock and rattle the public’s sensibilities, it’s working. Of course, some of us may interpret such suggestions as merely dark, stoic, and cynical—“scare” tactics quite in keeping with the current national mood about many social issues these days.
Chron’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that is characterized by the inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. ("Learn the Facts About Crohn’s Disease", 2017) The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown. Some factors such as heredity and the immune system may play a role in the development of Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is most common in people who may have family members that have the disease, but most people who have Crohn’s disease does not have a family history of it. Crohn’s disease has many symptoms. Some of the symptoms in the abdominal area is pain, tenderness or even cramping. Crohn’s disease can cause a person pain not only in the abdomen but also in the joints and rectum due to diarrhea. In the gastrointestinal region, the patient might feel nausea, bloating or see blood in their stool.
inflammatory bowel disease. Typically, it causes inflammation in the digestive tract which can result in ulcers.
Classroom management is a necessary component for teachers to appreciate and apply to positively manage and adjust behavior within the learning environment. It is important that teachers develop a sound perceptive of significant theories that will result in enhanced teaching and practices within the class (Lyons, Ford & Slee, 2014). Goal Centred Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Assertive Discipline Theory are three prominent management theories that will endure analysis. Therefore, consolidating the main elements that underpin the theories will assist in developing positive practices of classroom management.
Dubai’s debt exists as a fundamentally important aspect of modern economic research. Set against a backdrop of fluctuating stock prices, an unstable real estate market and an uncertain world economy, speculation about the future of Dubai is rife, despite Dubai initially appearing to bear the global financial crisis far better than most other affected countries.
Maya Angelou is a well acclaimed poet, author, and civil rights activist. Though she passed away in 2014, her work continues to awe and inspire people worldwide. Angelou had written numerous poems, but in this analysis I will be focusing on “Caged Bird,” “Phenomenal Woman,” and finally “Touched by An Angel.” In these works we see her approach issues such as equality, racism, feminism, love and many more issues as well. Angelou is a very skilled poet; though some people find her work too straight forward and little more than common text broken into stanzas. Maya Angelou 's poems are easy to understand; and though I do enjoy her work, I find that how she structures her poems can be confusing
Dubai has long been known as the trading capital of the Middle East. However, trading isn’t the only profitable and growing industry in Dubai at the moment. Tourism, banking (UAE’s banking system well thought out and sophisticated), transportation, technology, and many others have all seen huge jumps in growth and profit over the years. Rapid growth and profits can be contributed to Dubai’s great infrastructure, and open and liberal economic policies. Other advantages Dubai has are its location, quality of life, and cost
Parents and students seldom dispute the disciplinary actions of school authorities up until the late 1960s. Schools are a place considered to provide instruction, instill good value, and inspire the morals of our nation (Arum 60). The courts decided that it was important to give teachers and school administrators’ authority over student behavior. The authority initiated from the English common law concept of in loco parentis which means in place of the parent. This law allowed parents to give school personnel a given amount of control over their children when they place their children in school (Yell 8). This gave administrators and teachers the ability to guide, correct, and discipline in an orderly and effective learning environment while maintaining practical control of students as they do their job teaching. Loco parentis implies that teachers and administrators have a responsibility to see that school order is maintained by requiring students to obey reasonable rules and commands, ensure others rights are respected, and conduct themselves in a safe and orderly manner while at school (Yell 8). Students are supposed to know what behaviors are acceptable or forbidden. They need to be accountable if they refuse to comply with reasonable school rules by behaving in prohibited ways. Holding the students accountable, means the violators will be subject to disciplinary measures or consequences.
Juvenile delinquency is one of the major social issues in the United States today. Juvenile delinquency, also known as juvenile offending, is when “a violation of the law committed by a juvenile and not punishable by death or life imprisonment” (Merriam-webster.com). Although we have one justice system in America, the juvenile system differs from the adult juvenile system. Most juvenile delinquents range from as low as the age of seven to the age of seventeen. Once the delinquent or anyone turns the age of eighteen, they are considered an adult. Therefore, they are tried as an adult, in the justice system. There are many different reasons why a child would commit crime, such as mental and physical factors, home conditions, neighborhood environment and school conditions. In addition, there are a variety of effects that juvenile justice systems can either bad effects or good effects. Finally there are many different solutions that can reduce juvenile delinquency. As a result, juvenile delinquency is a major issue and the likeliness of it can be reduced. In order to reduce juvenile delinquency there has to be an understanding of the causes and the effects.
Discipline with dignity suggests that disruptive behaviors will not become a significant problem when students are able to maintain dignity and have a genuine sense hope and possibility for gaining success. This behavioral model asserts that
Noncompliance has several negative impacts on an individual. Firstly, noncompliance to requests or instructions can hinder a child from learning. This is especially so for children who engages in noncompliance behaviours maintained by escape. A child’s learning will be affected if he is often out of the class, taking away opportunities for him to learn new skills. Thus, compliance with teacher instructions in classroom settings is critical for effective learning (Martens & Kelly, 1993). In addition, noncompliance affects social skills development as the child may learn to engage in inappropriate behaviours to gain attention or escape from demand. These inappropriate behaviours may in turn affect positive social interactions with his peers and teachers. Secondly, noncompliance also limits access to potential job opportunities, especially for growing individuals with learning and developmental disabilities. Ability to comply to instructions and requests from supervisor is a necessary skill required of an employee. In addition, noncompliance are often made worse when individuals engage in aggression or self-injurious behaviours to escape from demands. Noncompliance, coupled with inappropriate behaviours, ...
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