Content – How well did you answer the question(s) and is your answer relevant to the topic. Do you
support your answer with relevant and well documented material?
Grammar – Use complete sentences, proper punctuation, and correct spelling.
Make sure you address the items(s) below using complete sentences.
Your response must be 350 – 500 words, in APA format, typed using a 12-point font (Times News
Roman, Calibri, or Arial), aligned left, and double-spaced with a 1-inch margin.
Also, provide a reference page (if applicable) in APA format that lists any outside source(s) that you
use. Failure to provide references for outside resources or to answer in your own words will be
considered as plagiarism. If you don’t use outside sources, then you don’t need a reference page.
See the Writing Resources in Modules for resources on APA formatting and Turnitin Similarity
Percentage. Also see the course syllabus on Turnitin Similarity, Academic Integrity, etc.
Assignment: Punishment in Schools
Directions:
Read the following document: Taskstream PDF Document Readings
This document contains all of the following reading materials:
- Read the following news article- Florida principal seen paddling 6-year-old girl is under
investigation, school says - Read the document that outlines the Hendry County School District's policy on discipline of
children in the district (the same district in which the incident occurred):Hendry School District
Discipline Policy.pdf - Read the final decision for this case from the Florida Office of the State Attorney
11/17/21, 3:17 PM Assignment #10- Taskstream Assignment
https://ecourses.pvamu.edu/courses/12554/assignments/192099 2/4
Taskstream Rubric
Note: All reading material has been provided for you in one pdf document.
Prompt:
Based on course readings/discussions, write a reflection of this case. Your response should be 350 –
500 words. In your reflection address the following:
What issues are present in this case? For this consider the following:
Specific zero tolerance policies and the tough on crime philosophy.
Issues related to discipline in schools, corporal punishment and the School-to-Prison Pipeline.
The Policy of Punishment in Schools: The School-to-Prison Pipeline section of Chapter 8 in the
course textbook.
What are the repercussions of excessive discipline and corporal punishment?
Was the discipline used in this case excessive? Explain your answer
Some opponents of corporal punishment and the move toward hypersecurity in schools argue
that these actions are counterproductive for five reasons. Identify and discuss three reasons that
could be applied to this case.
What alternatives that move away from Zero Tolerance policies would you recommend be used
with the student in this case. Explain your answer.
Sample Solution