,RSE4801 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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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.
Literature Review – School Discipline
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Introduction
The issue of discipline within educational settings is
multifaceted, influencing student outcomes and overall school
climate. This literature review aims to synthesize global,
continental, and local perspectives on the origins, causes,
effects, and solutions related to school discipline, with a focus
on identifying effective strategies to address disciplinary
challenges in schools.
, Global Perspectives
Globally, student indiscipline manifests in various forms,
including disobedience, disruptive behaviors, and aggression.
Research indicates that such behaviors stem from a complex
interplay of individual, familial, and societal factors. For
instance, a study highlighted in the International Journal of
Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development
categorizes the causes of student indiscipline into three broad
areas:
Student-based causes: Factors inherent to the individual
student, such as personality traits or personal
circumstances.
Society-based causes: Influences stemming from the
broader community or societal context.
School-based causes: Elements within the educational
environment, including teacher-student relationships and
school policies
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Addressing these behaviors requires comprehensive strategies
that consider the diverse underlying causes.
Continental Perspectives
Focusing on the African continent, studies reveal that
indiscipline in schools is a prevalent concern, with behaviors