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Education - Educational Discipline

Here you will learn some English words related to educational discipline such as "demerit", "detention", and "counseling".

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Words Related to Education
expulsion
expulsion
[noun]

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

Ex: The student faced expulsion after violating the school's code of conduct. 
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dropout
dropout
[noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business. 
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suspension

the action of officially not allowing someone to go to school, work, or participate in something for a specific length of time, particularly to punish them

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probation
probation
[noun]

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

Ex: The judge sentenced him to five years' probation. 
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counseling

a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges

Ex: She sought counseling to help her cope with the loss of a loved one and navigate through the grieving process. 
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corporal punishment

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

Ex: Corporal punishment, such as spanking or paddling, is a controversial method of disciplining children. 
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demerit
demerit
[noun]

a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts

Ex: The student received a demerit for consistently arriving late to class. 
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detention
detention
[noun]

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

Ex: He was assigned detention for being late to class three times in a row. 
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telling-off

a form of scolding or criticism intended to discourage bad behavior or actions

Ex: The teacher gave him a telling-off for being late to class again. 
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taunt
taunt
[noun]

an insulting or mocking remark or action intended to provoke someone or elicit a reaction

Ex: His taunts only fueled her determination to succeed despite the challenges. 
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bully
bully
[noun]

a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

Ex: It's important for parents to teach their children about empathy and kindness to prevent them from becoming bullies. 
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truant
truant
[noun]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

Ex: The principal called the parents of the truant to discuss their child's repeated absences. 
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