Bethany's warnings and timeouts: A case study analysis
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  • Bethany's warnings and timeouts: A case study analysis

Keyword
  • warnings, time-outs, discipline strategy, student-centered management, case study analysis

Abstract
  • This case study analysis focused on the student-centered discipline strategy of one of the three elementary teacher-participants named Bethany in Tracey Garett's case study. Specifically, it focused on the warnings and time-outs strategy implementation by Bethany. The present scholar revisited and analyzed the time-out implementation and its ambiguities to provide and propose feasible recommendations. It is essential always to remember that discipline is teaching the child of the desired behavior and not just about exerting the will over the child, although it may seem necessary for the moment.

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