But in the present times, many things have changed. Students now have the feeling that rules are made so that they are broken. But this ideology needs to be changed. There are several ways to enforce order in schools.
First, education is about values as well as knowledge and skills. Values such as respect, courtesy and consideration are the foundations of a civilized society. That includes respect for others and respect for authority. Heads, teachers and fellow students deserve respect. There can never be any justification for subjecting them to assault - verbal or physical.
One way to enforce order is through communicating with students. Improving communication can improve relationship between students and teachers. Also, listening to the students can give a lot of insight as to why particular behaviors may be surfacing. Students need to be counseled about what is good for them and what isn’t. It is very important to bond with the students as only then will they accept the rules and regulations wholeheartedly and try their best to abide by it.
Students need to learn to be more accountable. Accountability is crucial to enable them to grow into responsible adults. Teachers who teach accountability create students who take responsibility for their behavior and actions instead of blaming situations and other people for their wrongdoings.
Setting rules and enforcing consequences are very essential for instilling a sense of responsibility in teens. When teens are well aware of the rules and consequences for their actions, they’re motivated not only to follow the rules, but also develop skills that enable them to stick to the rules.
A student and teachers disciplinary committee should be formed which would be aimed at maintaining order in school. Students who are found breaching the school regulations should be given appropriate punishment and severe actions should be taken against students who continue to do so even with prior warning.
Tackling poor behavior is as much part of improving pupil performance as good teaching.
A sustained order in school will invariably spread discipline through other realms of a student’s life. If behavioral problems are not addressed early on then both the children themselves and the society is bound to suffer from its consequences.
