RSE4801
ASSIGNMENT 5
DUE 30 OCTOBER 2024
2024
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:
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, RSE4801 ASSIGNMENT 5
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:
Introduction
Discipline in schools has become a major topic of concern globally, affecting the
learning environment, student behaviour, and overall school management.
Effective discipline practices are essential for maintaining order and promoting
positive behaviour, which in turn supports academic achievement and student
well-being. This literature review aims to explore how the issue of discipline in
schools can be addressed by examining various global, continental, and local
perspectives. By analysing the origins, causes, effects, and potential solutions to
disciplinary problems, this review aims to highlight diverse approaches and
propose recommendations based on existing research.
The scope of this review focuses on comparing literature from different regions,
particularly global, continental (Africa), and local (South Africa) sources. The
review will explore how different contexts address the challenge of discipline in
schools, and the effectiveness of these approaches. The main research questions
are: What are the main causes and effects of discipline problems in schools? How
do different regions address disciplinary issues? What strategies are most
effective in promoting positive discipline?
Body of the Literature Review
Globally, the shift in school discipline practices has moved from a focus on
punitive measures to more restorative and supportive approaches. In many
countries, schools are adopting frameworks like Positive Behavioural