The American Teacher, 1993

Download or read book The American Teacher, 1993 written by Katherine Binns and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrates the concerns of teachers, students and law enforcement officers across the country, about the increasing violence and fears of violence in their schools. Contents: defining the problem (types of violence), other aspects of students lives (home life, TV, crime in their neighborhood), sources and reactions to violence (likely victims), weapons and self protection, teacher and student experiences (types of violent acts), defining the impact (effects of violence on teachers and students), and examining some solutions (security personnel). Appendix A presents the methodology of this report, and Appendix B the questionnaires given to teachers.