A lot of controversy has been made over the subject of disciplining students. What is the best way to deal with misbehaviors? Every teacher should ask this question. In order to do this, I believe a teacher needs to think about the situation from every angle. To avoid power struggles, the teacher needs to think about what is best for the student. It is important to not jump to conclusions and to view problems with an open mind. A teacher is a role model, and a student will feed off of a teacher's energy. If a teacher is calm and collected, the student will most likely handle a problem without getting out of control. On the other hand if a teacher is angry and unpredictable, the student might not handle the situation appropriately. A teacher must not just teach academics but also social skill. This includes teaching students life lessons about how to deal with problems and correcting bad behaviors.
Restorative justice is an approach to dealing with behavior that takes further action than just immediately punishing the student. It is a way for students to correct bad behavior and learn from their mistakes. Instead of just punishing a student with detention or suspension, the student must take responsibility for actions and do what they can to fix it. This is a more individualized way to deal with misbehavior, and it focuses on personal needs. It is more like the real world, and I believe it would better prepare students for the future.
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