Taking away recess has become a common practice among
teachers trying to rein in unruly students. While teachers may think taking
away recess is an effective way to punish students for bad behavior, recess
plays an important role in children's development.
An
increasing number of organizations are speaking out against the practice of
withholding recess. In its recent statement on the "crucial role of recess," the
American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes that recess should
not be taken away for disciplinary or punitive reasons. Likewise, the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education outlines in a position statement that "students should not be
denied recess so that they can complete class work or as a means of
punishment." This article in The Atlantic
Monthly discusses the most recent studies and current practices regarding
recess. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/10/nixing-recess-the-silly-alarmingly-popular-way-to-punish-kids/280631/
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