,CMG3701 ASSIGNMENT 02
1. Differentiate between discipline and punishment.
Discipline and punishment are two approaches that are often used
to address behavioural issues or misconduct. However, there are
key differences between them:
1. Definition: Discipline refers to a systematic and consistent
approach to teaching and guiding individuals towards appropriate
behaviour. It focuses on promoting positive behaviours through
teaching and learning. Punishment, on the other hand, involves the
infliction of a penalty or consequence for unacceptable behaviour,
aiming to discourage or eliminate the behaviour.
2. Objective: The primary goal of discipline is to teach individuals
self-control and responsible behaviour. It seeks to help individuals
understand the consequences of their actions and develop the skills
necessary to make better choices in the future. Punishment
typically aims to deter individuals from engaging in undesirable
behaviour by imposing negative consequences.
3. Emphasis: Discipline puts a stronger emphasis on understanding
and learning, with the intention of promoting personal growth and
self-improvement. It focuses on providing guidance, setting
expectations, and reinforcing positive behaviour. Punishment,
however, tends to prioritize retribution and aversion, focusing
more on penalizing or deterring individuals from engaging in
negative behaviour.
4. Approach: Discipline typically involves positive reinforcement,
such as praise, rewards, or privileges, to encourage and reinforce
desired behaviour. It may also include corrective actions like verbal
warnings or time-outs to redirect individuals towards positive
behaviour. Punishment, on the other hand, often involves negative
consequences like physical discipline, restrictions, or loss of
privileges, with the intention of discouraging unwanted behaviour.
, 5. Long-term effects: Discipline aims to foster self-discipline,
responsibility, and intrinsic motivation in individuals. It provides
them with the tools to make better choices in the future by
understanding the impact of their actions. Punishment, though it
may deter immediate undesirable behaviour, might not address the
underlying causes and can potentially lead to negative
consequences such as resentment, fear, or defiance.
Ultimately, the objective of discipline is to instil positive behaviour
and foster personal growth, while punishment often focuses on
short-term suppression of unwanted behaviour through negative
consequences.
2. The law of delict and safety in classrooms. The law of delict is a
branch of private law which deals with civil wrongs against another
person that cause the injured party to go to court to seek
compensation from the wrongdoer for damages. There are various
kinds of delict, such as defamation, assault and invasion of privacy.
Before an educator or learner can be held delictually liable, his or
her conduct should meet some requirements for delictual liability.
Explain the requirements that must be met before a teacher or
learner can be delictually liable.
In order for a teacher or learner to be held delictually liable, there
are several requirements that must be met. These requirements
include:
1. Duty of care: The person being held liable must have owed a
duty of care to the injured party. In the context of a classroom, this
means that a teacher owes a duty of care to their students to
ensure their safety and well-being.