Worksheet4:
Evaluating existing public policies
Date: 11/29/06 Group Members: Ms. Jones, Ms. Schoen, Ms. Stewart,
Mr.Tsui
Your problem (phrase):
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How to Stop student Chat during the
Mini-Lesson |
State one of the major existing policies that attempts to deal with the social problem:
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Warning, Call Home, Detention |
What are the advantages of this policy (consider effectiveness, costs, enforcement, public acceptance):
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Student is advised that s/he has done something unacceptable. Parents are advised and student sees that
actions have consequences. There is no
cost. It has limited
effectiveness. It is publicly
accepted. |
What are the disadvantages of this policy (consider the effectiveness, costs, enforcement, public acceptance):
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It has limited effectiveness even
when combined with the Wall of Success, a program to encourage students to
“Do the Right Thing”. |
Based on your evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages, should the current policy be totally replaced, strengthened, or improved? What advantages, if any, from the current policy should be retained? What disadvantages, if any, should be eliminated?
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The program should be strengthened. There needs to be another aspect to the program. |