How is ESD instructive?
Today, students come from widely varying backgrounds and cultures that view “behavior” differently; thus, we cannot assume that students know how to behave appropriately when at school. Furthermore, many students are unable to make good choices when confronted with a conflict situation. Consequently, we must teach our students how to behave at school to ensure that they make better choices. With ESD, faculty/staff view inappropriate behavior in the same manner that problems in reading or math are viewed…as a skill deficit. When a skill deficit exists, we must teach the appropriate skill. By doing so, a unified and positive school climate forms informing students and staff that appropriate behavior is a priority in school.
