Discrimination is the practice of treating one or more persons differently from how you treat others by being bias, unjust, less tolerant or less fair to them base on various reasons. Teachers are human beings and as such, embedded with bias and social predujices. While it is highly unlikely that a teacher would consciously act on these biases which eventually result in discrimination,it does happen.Teachers must watch out not to handle pupils base on their social class, ethnicity, intelligence, behavior, physical disabilities, religious backgrounds, etc The experiences children get in their classrooms to a large extent, determine what and how they see themselves generally.While we do not intend to discriminate, subtle differences in perception and handling them go a long way to have some long lasting effects... Effects of Discrimination on Pupils *** They are likely to have negative attitude about school, increased absenteeism, and risk of being a dropout. *** It lowers the...
The rains are here and this is a season children need to be properly cared for to keep them healthy and protected from the cold weather. Temperature fluctuation, chilly weather and rain falls brings with it humidity, flooded roads, mosquitoes, diseases, dirty and unhygienic environments. The chances for airborne and water borne disease becomes max. Health care for children becomes a vital part during period because Kids, particularly love the rainy season. They jump in water, making splashes and giggling, paper boat races, running on wet muddy grounds, getting messy and dirty. These are the simple pleasure and blessing of childhood. However, it is of utmost importance that they are protected from infections and water borne diseases. It is paramount for parents to keep their wards safe and houses clean and free of breeding mosquitoes. To keep children healthy and happy during the rainy season, here are few simple and easy tips: • Ensure...
We all know the type of kid; he or she may be your biggest headache. They are hostile to you and their peers, they don’t seem to listen, and don’t do what they are told. Its almost like they want to upset you. It seems like the more you try to manage them the more they resist…. Sounds Familiar? Students with oppositional and defiant behavior tend to have a pattern of negative and abrasive interactions with others (teachers and peers). These kids are special and must be carefully approached...you carefully monitor your own responses. You must never loose it with them…you must master yourself! Things you may do to make it worse: • Lose your temper (yelling or using sarcasm tend to escalate oppositional kids) • Flogging the living daylight out of the child • Sending the child out of your class • Engage in the interaction in front other students • Try to persuade the student or worse…bribe the student • Threaten the student • Adding more and more consequences ...
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