Chapter Four Reflection

School violence is a major issue for many teachers and there are ways a teacher can address its effects in their classrooms.

Hold an ‘open discussion” with the class to address some of their issues and concern will give the students the opportunity to share with  peers their fears and concerns on the matter.many times talking about major issues is helpful to the students. Some of them actually benefit from this time given. It also helps others to acknowledge what the other person thinks of the issue of violence in their schools. Keeping the lines of communication open with your students is a crucial way to prevent violence in schools.

Talk about the warning signs with the classroom. And talk about what students need to do if they see another students with weapons or anything else that might be of contraband or is planning  a violent act against the school. Most  students will not come forward due to fear of being known as a “snitch” . but the teacher should express that in not doing so can lead to individuals becoming victims of school violence. 

Don’t allow prejudice or stereotyping in the classroom. the students should understand that they each need to respect each other and their school. Make sure that the students understand that you will not tolerate such things in your classroom. 

Teachers should also be standing outside their classroom doors to monitor the hall ways. Teachers need to enforce school policy in the classroom as well as in the hallways. It is amazing what happens in between classes with students. It helps the teacher learn more about their students as well as other students in the school. Doing this simple act will help reduce violence among students. It will show the students that the teachers are being vigilant.

Keeping communication with students a parents is also a way to address the effects of violence in schools. The more contact they have the eaier it will be to speak with the parents if an incident does occur.

Violence in schools can be prevented but it takes the involvement of everyone to include parents. It takes recognizing the signs, enforcing school policy and classroom amendments.Also,keeping the lines of communications open with students will help them feel more at ease to speak to the teacher if they have any concerns.