Excusism In School

Abstract: A 6 page paper. Excusism is a word that is not found in abundance in the literature. It means the ability to come up with an explanation or excuse for just about anything and everything. The writer discusses the fact that we live in a society where excuses are offered for everything and personal accountability seems to have been lost. Our students learn this behavior from events reported in the media and even from parents who provide flimsy excuses for their children's absences from school. Examples of what some states are doing to combat this trend are reported. The effects of excusism in terms of achievement are reported. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Teaching Methods & Classroom Management

Subcatagory: Education

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