Reaction v. Prevention

This week the research I conducted lead to a deeper understanding of my topic by exposing me to This week the research I conducted lead to a deeper understanding of my topic by exposing me to various different models used to positively impact a schools environment, discipline, and test scores. Although models may vary they have the similar goals and similar practices of obtaining the goal. They focus on positive relationship building and positive reinforcement. The goal it to turn away from reactive discipline and focus on preventative tactics that look to empower the individual and create ownership. People for the most part enjoy predictability and structure. Schools in the past have struggled to maintain a level of order. They are tasked with educating a youth not fully understanding what kind of baggage the students have. Often students act out at school because of issues unrelated to school. Schools are now realizing that in order to effectively teach a student and for the student to effectively learn these issues should be addressed.