, Introduction Introduction Building from Assignment 1, 2, 3, and which explored
various aspects that underpin educational research. In Assignment 5, you are
expected to explore and engage with other aspects that up make up research
in education. Research questions: Write a literature review of 2500 words, in
which you engage global, continental, and local literature looking into how the
issue of discipline could be addressed in our schools. Your literature review,
should consider the following: • The structure of the literature review: o
Introduction (150 words) Purpose of the review: Explain why the topic is
important and the objective of the review. Scope: Define the scope and
limitations of the review. Research questions: Outline the specific research
question(s) you aim to address. o Body of the literature review (2000 words)
Group the literature into themes or categories. In the case of this assignment,
this should be divided into global, continental, and local literature debates on
the origins, causes, effects and solutions to issues of discipline in schools.
NB: It is very important that you make links between the various debates. In
your discussions, make sure that you also evaluate strengths and
weaknesses in the global, continental, and local debates. Also identify the
gaps that exist in the literature. In other words, identify areas that require
further research or are under-explored. Lastly, discuss any conflicting or
contradictory findings and theorize why they exist. o Conclusion (150 words)
When concluding, make sure that you recap the key insights you gained from
the literature. Suggest areas for future investigation. • Finally, conclude with
a reflection on the state of the field. o Reference list (200 words) • List all the
sources cited in your literature review in the appropriate format.
Here’s a full outline and guidance on how to complete Assignment 5 based on the provided
structure:
Introduction (150 words)
The issue of school discipline is a universal challenge that affects educational environments at
multiple levels. It impacts student achievement, teacher retention, and overall school safety. This