Research article | Open Access
International Journal of Progressive Education 2013, Vol. 9(3) 169-177
The Impact of Exclusionary Discipline on Students
pp. 169 - 177
Publish Date: October 15, 2013 | Single/Total View: 354/500 | Single/Total Download: 540/781
Abstract
The impact of exclusionary discipline on students is clear and negative as we report herein. The impacts of exclusionary discipline have been negatively linked to the academic and social development of disciplined students. We argue that this discipline form has been disproportionately used among certain groups, particularly those students of certain minority and / or ethnic groups, students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those students with identified exceptionalities. Exclusionary and zero-tolerance approaches to school discipline are not the best techniques to create a safe climate in contemporary education settings.
Keywords: suspensions, exclusion, suspensions, zero-tolerance, discipline
APA 7th edition
Ryan, T.G., Ryan, , & Goodram, B. (2013). The Impact of Exclusionary Discipline on Students. International Journal of Progressive Education, 9(3), 169-177.
Harvard
Ryan, T., Ryan, and Goodram, B. (2013). The Impact of Exclusionary Discipline on Students. International Journal of Progressive Education, 9(3), pp. 169-177.
Chicago 16th edition
Ryan, Thomas G., Ryan and Brian Goodram (2013). "The Impact of Exclusionary Discipline on Students". International Journal of Progressive Education 9 (3):169-177.
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