This week I'd like for us to discuss the different styles ofpunishment in schools. Many parents/teachers are worried about thestate of discipline in schools these days (e.g., kids acting up inclass, bullying, bringing guns to school).
List 1 style of punishment (e.g., time out) that is used inpreschool and kindergarten classrooms. This style can be one youhave seen, one you use, one you've heard of, anything!
Then answer the following questions:
- Is this punishment an effective tool for discipline?
- Is it a nurturing style of punishment? (For example, it may beeffective but seem cruel, or it may be nurturing and not effective,or it may be both effective and nurturing.)
- Would you engage in this punishment style as a teacher?
- In general, do you think teachers are too permissive or toostrict?
