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RSE 4801 ASSIGNMENT 3

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, QUESTION 1 You intend to use a survey research project to establish the
opinions of learners about school discipline. Include the following in your
essay: • A brief account of the issue of discipline in schools, including your
own context and experiences. (200 words) • An explanation of survey
research including a discussion of information (data) generation and sampling.
(700 words) • Formulation of a problem statement (100 words) • A Likert scale
with five questions and five possible answers. The questions need to establish
learner perceptions of discipline in the school. (100 words) • Critically reflect
on the insights you hope to gain in this project, and on the value of survey
research. (200 words)
Title: Understanding Learner Perceptions of School Discipline through Survey Research

1. Issue of Discipline in Schools - Context and Experiences (200 words):

The issue of discipline in schools is a critical aspect that significantly impacts the learning
environment and the overall development of learners. In my context, as an educator in a
diverse urban school, I have witnessed various challenges related to discipline. These
challenges include disruptive behavior, truancy, and instances of bullying. These issues not only
affect the disruptive students but also create an adverse impact on the entire classroom,
hindering the learning process for others.

Moreover, I have observed that traditional disciplinary methods such as punitive measures may
not always be effective in addressing the root causes of misbehavior. As such, understanding
learners' opinions on school discipline becomes crucial in formulating more effective and
student-centric disciplinary approaches.

2. Survey Research - Information Generation and Sampling (700 words):

Survey research is a quantitative research method used to gather data and analyze it
statistically to draw conclusions about a specific population's opinions or behaviors. In the
context of studying learners' opinions on school discipline, a survey allows us to collect
standardized data from a representative sample of students, providing valuable insights into
their perceptions and attitudes.

Data Generation: The data in a survey research project is generated through a structured
questionnaire. In this case, the questionnaire will include a series of Likert scale questions to
measure the degree of agreement or disagreement with specific statements related to school
discipline. These questions will be designed to gauge learners' attitudes towards existing

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