Herstellende aksie as innoverende benadering tot die aanspreek van uitdagende gedrag in Suid-Afrikaanse skole

[摘要] English: According to the literature, the punitive approaches that are predominantly being used in schoolstoday are inadequate for solving the escalating problems with discipline and fostering responsiblebehaviour in learners.Therefore, this paper, which mainly comprises a literature study, investigateshow the philosophy and key elements of the restorative approach can be conjugated in aprogramme for schools that can serve as an alternative to the punitive approaches.This paper sets out the current situation regarding defiant behaviour and contributing factors.This isfollowed by a discussion on the different approaches commonly used to address problems withdiscipline in schools. From this background and in light of the need for an alternative approach, therestorative approach is investigated as a possible solution. The course and value of the internationalimplementation of the restorative approach are studied as background knowledge for theimplementation of a similar programme in South African schools, while schools as suitableenvironments for the implementation are investigated.The article focusses mostly on the key elements of the restorative approach which schools mustinclude in their own school programme. These elements include how schools can apply methodssuch as theinternalisation of values, the development of emotional intelligence and resilience, theuse of restorative language, the establishment of healthy relationships and creating caring schoolcommunities, not only to address discipline problems, but also to contribute to developing caringcommunities in the long term. The article concludes with a proposed programme for implementation.

[发布机构] University of the Free State