Discipline in education

In class, a teacher uses discipline to ensure routine is maintained, school rules are enforced and students are in a safe learning environment.

School discipline relates to the actions taken by a teacher or the school organisation towards a student (or group of students) when the student’s behaviour disrupts the ongoing educational activity, or breaks a rule created by the school. Discipline can guide the children’s behaviour or set limits to help them learn to take better care of themselves, other people and the world around them.