Reduction of Aggressive Behavior in the School

Abstract

Aggressive behavior remains a very real problem in our schools. Teachers in the lowest track of secondary schools (Hauptschule) and schools for Special Education especially have to cope with the problem. In contrast to other problematic school behavior such as difficulty in concentration, poor reading and writing ability, or examination anxiety, aggressive school behavior is usually not manageable and indeed compels the teacher to react or intervene, either because other schoolmates are threatened or interfered with, school property is being destroyed, or the teacher is the direct target of aggressive behavior. In any case, the teacher has to meet the challenge. He must curb aggressive behavior and either find alternative ways to resolve a conflict or work out such ways with the pupil.