Research Proposal Sample

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF STUDY

‘Suspension’ is a sanction used by schools in which students who have contravened the rules are not allowed to attend school for a specified number of days. Despite its widespread use, empirical research suggests that suspension is ineffective, punitive, and a predictor of further social problems, such as substance abuse and crime. The proposed study will use qualitative methods to explore the beliefs of teachers and administrators regarding the rationale for and the impact of suspension in Villasis secondary schools. Case studies will be conducted on five schools, two of which are currently trialing different programs to assist in both reducing suspensions and making them more effective. 
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