"We should all treat others as we want to be treated ourselves. Thisgoes for teachers as well as other pupils," said one student.
The report is based on consultations with more than 100 10- to16-year-olds carried out by the Pupil Inclusion Unit at NCB. Studentswere asked what "respect" meant to them, and how respectful their schoolwas.
Young people felt disruption often occurs when teachers are unable toengage or control the class. They agreed that there was a place forpunishment - but that teachers who listen to both sides of the story andknow when and how to punish are most likely to gain respect. Inparticular, they did not respect those who persistently threatensanctions but never carry out their threats.
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