Summary

A review of contemporary “best practice” related to various aspects of school safety and discipline. Considers the significance and the application of human rights in the field of education; school safety, discipline and bullying; and the creation of a classroom environment conducive to a culture of teaching and learning. Aimed at educators, parents and all other stakeholders in the education of children.

Contents include the following:

•  The relationship between rights and obligations

•  Duty of care

•  Dealing with violence, bullying and victimisation

•  Basic legal principles pertaining to disciplining learners

•  Examples of positive disciplinary actions

•  Classroom values, principles and rules

•  Guidelines for good classroom communication and for establishing harmonious relationships

For lecturers only
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