Are our Deans of Discipline ready to take on the important task to assist in improving literacy and managing violence in secondary schools? Does the job require just 'strong armed' tactics and a working knowledge of the legal framework in which to operate?
Deans must be involved in curriculum planning and a developing documented programmes to assist students to achieve their full potential.How many Deans are aware of the curriculum for students at all year levels? How many Deans take the time to interact with Subject teachers to see how both parties can work in the best interest of a child who may be disruptive in class?
Deans of Discipline need to see themselves as professionals and work with a professional demeanour when taking on their responsibilities at schools. They must have the emotional intelligence to know how to deal with students in a humane way.Children must not leave a Dean's room feeling a failure. They must exit with the thought that there is a consequence to every action but I better and make more informed choices the next time I am faced with a crisis'.
Our Ministry of Education must make it compulsory for Deans of Discipline to receive ongoing training, not just a two day workshop and feel that will do. No! Not all all! They need to see themselves in the bigger picture and the need for collaboration among subject teachers, parents, students and guidance officers. It is only then we can say as educators we are on the right track to giving our charges a better chance in this world when we work as a team.
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