500 words due sunday

11/17/21, 3:17 PM Assignment #10- Taskstream Assignment

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Assignment #10- Taskstream Assignment

Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 20 Submitting a file upload File Types doc and docx Available Nov 14 at 12am - Nov 26 at 11:59pm 13 days

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Taskstream Assignment: Punishment in Schools Due: November 21st before 11:59pm

Submission Requirements: Must submit your assignment in this submission area and in the Taskstream Submission Area

Grading Criteria: Your grade will be based on the following (also see the grading rubric below these instructions for further detail on grading):

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:

1. Read the following news article- Florida principal seen paddling 6-year-old girl is under investigation, school says

2. 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

3. Read the final decision for this case from the Florida Office of the State Attorney

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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.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

4 pts

4 pts

4 pts

4 pts

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?

4 pts Good

All criteria met

3 pts Accomplished

Criteria mostly met

2 pts Fair

Not all criteria met

1 pts Poor

Does not meet all criteria expectations

0 pts Unacceptable

Does not fulfill the criteria

Grammar

Use complete sentences, proper punctuation, and correct spelling.

4 pts Good

All criteria met

3 pts Accomplished

Criteria mostly met

2 pts Fair

Not all criteria met

1 pts Poor

Does not meet all criteria expectations

0 pts Unacceptable

Does not fulfill the criteria

Answer Completeness

All items in the prompt are addressed using complete sentences.

4 pts Good

All criteria met

3 pts Accomplished

Criteria mostly met

2 pts Fair

Not all criteria met

1 pts Poor

Does not meet all criteria expectations

0 pts Unacceptable

Does not fulfill the criteria

Format

Response must be 300-500 words, in APA 7th edition format, typed using 12 point font (Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial), aligned left, and double-spaced with a 1- inch margin.

4 pts Good

All criteria met

3 pts Accomplished

Criteria mostly met

2 pts Fair

Not all criteria met

1 pts Poor

Does not meet all criteria expectations

0 pts Unacceptable

Does not fulfill the criteria

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Total Points: 20

Criteria Ratings Pts

4 pts

Upload into both Submission Areas

Assignment uploaded into both submission areas. Note: If you don't upload in this submission area, you will receive a 0/20 on the assignment. Must upload here and in the Taskstream Submission Area

4 pts Good

Assignment uploaded in both submission areas by the original deadline

0 pts Unacceptable

Submission not uploaded in both submission areas.