Education - Educational Discipline

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

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expulsion [noun]

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

Ex: She faced the prospect of expulsion after being caught cheating on her final exam .

dropout [noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: She returned to school to complete her diploma after being a dropout for several years .

suspension [noun]

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

probation [noun]

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

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counseling [noun]

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

Ex: The workplace offers confidential counseling services to employees dealing with job-related stress or personal challenges .

corporal punishment [noun]

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

Ex: Some parents believe that corporal punishment is necessary to instill discipline and respect in their children .

demerit [noun]

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

Ex: Talking during a test resulted in demerits for several students in the examination hall .

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: She spent her detention time completing assignments in the classroom .

telling-off [noun]

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

Ex: He got a telling-off from his coach for not trying hard enough during practice .

taunt [noun]

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

Ex: She ignored his taunts and focused on her own goals , refusing to be affected by his negativity .

bully [noun]

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

Ex: Teachers must address cases of bullying by identifying the bully .

truant [noun]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

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Educational Elements and Concepts	Educational Resources	Writing Tools	Pens and Pencils
Writing Supplies	Class and School Objects	Laboratory and Geographic Instruments	Art Education Supplies
Calculating Tools	Measurement Tools	Staff and Personnel	Participants and Roles
Groups and Societies	Timelines and Structures	Education Levels and Stages	American Education System
British Education System	Environments and Spaces	Establishments and Academies	Formal and Natural Sciences
Social Sciences	Interdisciplinary and Practical Education	Learning Strategies and Tools	Participation and Activities
Assignments	Evaluation Terms and Methods	Examination Programs	Grading and Results
Enrollment and Graduation	Finance and Expenses	Course Types	Events and Ceremonies
Educational Credentials and Awards	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctoral Degrees
Outfits	Educational Discipline	Methods and Approaches	Programs and Frameworks
Theories	Learning Disorders	Educational Verbs