Ruth M. Wilson
Materials
worksheets, chalkboard, pen, pencil
Procedure
The teacher will discuss with the class the role of the administration as it applies to student discipline.
The teacher may call upon students to make a flow chart showing the school’s structure. Keeping in mind, the school has its own structure same as a family, organizations, or government.
Sample Lesson II
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Flow means to move like a liquid. Often in a flow chart it is the power that is flowing. The person with the most power is on top and his or her power flows down to the next person or people. Arrows are usually used to show the direction of the flow.
Worksheet II:
To the student
: It is important to be aware of the school’s hierarchy. How are things handled and who is in charge.
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1. Please make a school flow chart on the back of this worksheet.
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2. In the school flow chart, who do you think has the most power?
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3. Who comes next in power?
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4. Who comes next?
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5. Who comes last?
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6. Don’t be alarmed if you are on the bottom of the flow chart because
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School authorities have the power to establish rules governing student behavior. Conduct such as talking in class, leaving the classroom without permission, fighting, disobeying instructions, and annoying other students, can be
prohibited
by school authorities. The rules do not have to be written down for all cases of generally unacceptable behavior.
The School authorities must prove that the barred student’s conduct interfered with the orderly operation of the school, classroom, or with the rights of other students.
Worksheet IIA:
To the student
: You have just read a brief excerpt on discipline. The underlined words could be new vocabulary ...use your dictionary, if you need help.
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1. What is the main idea of this selection? (It is not given you will have to use your head for this answer.)
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2. In your opinion. what is the topic sentence.
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3. Why is it not necessary that rules be written in cases of generally unacceptable behavior?
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4. Why is it important that schools have rules governing student behavior?
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5. Can a teacher exclude a student from the classroom because of the teacher’s personal beliefs? Is the teacher using due process in this situation?
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