Because of the Seriousness of Violence in Schools, Many State

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Essay

Because of the seriousness of violence in schools, many state departments of education are requiring school districts to develop a course of study for secondary students on violence reduction and conflict resolution. Select three educational theories or philosophies, and describe how educators representing each of the three positions would respond to this mandate.

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Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Long, thin extensions from neurons that transmit nerve impulses to other cells.

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that contract to produce movement. Muscle fibers are long, cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscle.

Amoeboid Cells

Cells that move or feed by forming extensions of their cytoplasm, known as pseudopodia, typical of amoebas.

Lophotrochozoans

A group of protostome animals, including mollusks and annelids, known for their developmental characteristics such as a trochophore larva or a feeding structure called a lophophore.