tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post5549773473835883654..comments2024-03-28T11:57:21.902-04:00Comments on CURMUDGUCATION: Should We Spare The Rod?Peter Greenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511193640285760299noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-33454445259072986502023-05-20T21:41:15.347-04:002023-05-20T21:41:15.347-04:00Thoughtful post and good advice. Interesting comme...Thoughtful post and good advice. Interesting comments here too. <br /><br />I would beg to differ; I think leftists are the ones the believe in the good in human nature. Conservatives are the ones who think people will do terrible things unless you pen them in. <br /><br />I'm amazed that this school doesn't find a way to keep kids from roaming the halls and smoking weed in the bathrooms during class. And I would have given the bullying girls a stern talking to and warn them that they did NOT act that way in my class. And I would have tried to talk to the victims more and let them know I was on their side. And I would have argued with the administration about policy. <br /><br />Rebecca deCocaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-56414336868551659012023-05-17T11:42:35.813-04:002023-05-17T11:42:35.813-04:00B. Kendall
Interesting post.
Thanks. B. Kendall<br />Interesting post.<br />Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-79471279712597391352023-05-17T00:14:13.607-04:002023-05-17T00:14:13.607-04:00It's clear that there is no one-size-fits-all ...It's clear that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to maintaining order in the classroom. Instead, a balanced approach that combines consequences for behavior with social-emotional learning seems to be the way forward. Let's embrace the idea of fostering respect and understanding while also holding students accountable for their actions. After all, education is about helping students become their best selves and navigate the complexities of the world around them.Austin Dog Training Proshttps://www.austindogtrainingpro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-2407384791784290342023-05-16T17:36:28.113-04:002023-05-16T17:36:28.113-04:00When disruptive, combative, and even violent behav...When disruptive, combative, and even violent behaviors overwhelm the adults in charge, it safe to conclude the discipline policies that are in place simply do not work. Why is it that the combination of restorative justice programs, SEL instruction, PBIS, and district Codes of Conduct are failing to prevent chronic misbehavior? <br /><br />All these policy efforts are missing the one thing we know that works best for stemming bad behavior: A clear and reasonable concrete limit with a definitive consequence that every single student can understand without any ambiguity. A system much like the one implemented by the NYS DMV: The "Driver Violation Point System". If I accrue 11 points in moving violations within 18 months. I will have my driver's license suspended and I will be temporarily removed from the public roadways - and my auto insurance premium will be increased substantially. The DVPS includes a redemptive component that allows for point reductions and a clean start after 18 months of violation free driving.<br /><br />This is a system that provides a concrete limit for driving violations that all drivers in NY understand. It and extremely effective deterrent for all but the small handful of pathologically reckless drivers. And they get removed from the roadways!<br /><br />Schools would do well to develop a similar point system that is reasonable, clear, timely and redemptive. When a student reaches <br />the point limit, they too would be temporarily removed from their campus and placed into an on-line regional instructional center for a set period of time. Once the on-line academic requirements are met, they return to their school with a clean slate and a fresh start. <br />Point reduction for good behavior is suggested. It is very important that such a policy has a redemptive component.<br /><br />I was able to implement such a policy in my classroom with the full support of my building administrators. It was extremely effective with challenging/difficult students.NY Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292448959963091160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-10369870625585451762023-05-16T15:17:15.293-04:002023-05-16T15:17:15.293-04:00I guess...to me it all boils down to 3 things: lac...I guess...to me it all boils down to 3 things: lack of funding, not enough teachers and assistants (paid assistants) because the pupil to teacher ratio should be close to 1 to 10, not 1 to 40 or more; and a serious disrespect for teachers and learning in the home environment. Carol Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123896090649532723noreply@blogger.com