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Outline the role of schools in controlling deviance.

      

Outline the role of schools in controlling deviance.

  

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Francis
a) Before carrying out disciplinary actions on deviant behavior in schools, it is important that a good and objective understanding of the behavior- be based on the student's age, family background and the values of society. Deviant behavior should not be treated as an offence, but rather, as behavior that can be modified by proper counseling techniques (EZCWU, 1983).
b) There is need to maintain an equilibrium between goals and the means of achieving thorn so that students (.all derive satisfaction from the achievement of the goals.
c) Schooling must lead to relevant social rewards, which are considered fair and satisfying. Deviance can be controlled by making the school experience pleasurable and rewarding
d) Counseling problematic students, not ridiculing and castigating them, helps minimize deviance as students are helped to understand their problems and to seek solutions.
e) Efficient school administration and good class control – with firm and fair treatment of all learners - helps minimize deviant behaviors. Teachers should show trust in their students.
f) Cooperation with parents and the community helps minimize deviance in schools.
g) Teachers must play a vital role in the moral development of students. They should also be role models.

francis1897 answered the question on August 19, 2022 at 12:00


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