Escalation in the Classroom: When Professors Overreact and Call Police on Students

Mazhar (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

262 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-28375-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Imagine a classroom situation: a student talks out of turn, frustration builds, and the professor makes a call. Not to a dean, but to the police. This alarming trend of professors calling law enforcement on students for minor disruptions highlights a critical issue of escalation in the classroom.While professors have a responsibility to maintain order, resorting to police involvement can have serious consequences. These interactions can be humiliating for students, especially students of color who may face racial bias. Furthermore, police presence can escalate situations unnecessarily, potentially leading to violence or arrest.Effective classroom management involves de-escalation techniques and clear communication. Universities must equip professors with these skills and establish protocols for handling disruptive behavior. Calling the police should be a last resort, not the first line of defense in maintaining a productive learning environment.

Autor

In this insightful exploration, Prof. Mazhar delves into the unsettling trend of professors resorting to law enforcement intervention in classroom conflicts. "Escalation in the Classroom: When Professors Overreact and Call Police on Students" sheds light on the dynamics that lead to such extreme measures and the consequences they entail for the academic environment, student well-being, and faculty-student relationships. Drawing on a blend of case studies, interviews, and academic research, Prof. Mazhar examines the underlying factors contributing to these incidents. The book provides a thorough analysis of how stress, miscommunication, and institutional policies can exacerbate minor disagreements, leading to disproportionate responses from faculty members. Prof. Mazhar critically evaluates the impact of these actions on students, highlighting instances of trauma, mistrust, and the broader implications for campus safety and inclusivity. Furthermore, the book offers practical recommendations for educators and administrators to foster a more supportive and understanding academic atmosphere. Prof. Mazhar advocates for conflict resolution training, improved communication channels, and the implementation of restorative justice practices as viable alternatives to involving police in educational settings. "Escalation in the Classroom" serves as a call to action for higher education institutions to reconsider their approaches to conflict management and to prioritize the well-being and dignity of all students. With a compassionate and analytical approach, Prof. Mazhar’s work is an essential read for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of equitable and humane education.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.7.2024
• Verlagsort: greenpark
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 446 g
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
• Schlagworte: campus safety • Classroom Confrontations • Conflict Resolution in Academia • disciplinary actions • Educational Authority Misuse • Faculty Misconduct • higher education crisis • Police Intervention in Schools • Power Dynamics in Education • student rights
• ISBN-10: 3-384-28375-9 / 3384283759
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-28375-7 / 9783384283757
• Zustand: Neuware