One common form of a consequence is taking away recess time in elementary school. What do you think of this?
Taking away recess can be counterproductive. It removes a necessary break for students to recharge, which may hinder their focus and behaviour.
This would not be a well thought of consequence as school stresses all students, I as an Honours Level student know for sure that I need a break from everyone and everything (including classes) so I can do my best again. Now you can imagine elementary kids whose ages range from 5-11, they do a lot of stuff including ROBLOX, YouTube, etc. Their minds are clustered already, taking away recess from them would cluster their heads more which can possibly lead to them not even grasping the school content.
I disagree, because taking a break in the learning gap is very important. The human brain has its capacity (different for each person), and as far as I know, students' focus in class is only 15-30 minutes at the beginning of the lesson. Imagine if there is no break time, it will feel useless because students will be less able to grasp the learning well. The learning method/model also has an influence on learning which really needs to be considered.
No, I do not support limiting recess as a consequence for academic or behavioral issues. Recess is a critical part of childhood development and should not be treated as a punitive tool.
"The observed increase in attention to task
after outdoor recess is notable. This suggests that, although the effects are subtle, they can accumulate over time and produce significant benefits for students' learning and development"(p. 78). From Mulvenna, V. (s/f). BeBeyond Fyond Four Wour Walls: Outdoor Recess as a Complement talls: Outdoor Recess as a Complement to o ClassrClassroom Engagement oom Engagement. Hamline.edu. Recuperado el 28 de abril de 2025, de https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5603&context=hse_all
Conclusion
Georgia is the tenth state to enact a recess law that protects children's access to recess and free play. We support legislative initiatives across the country to protect children's freedom to play. Quality daily recess can help children manage stress, develop social and language skills, gain strength, have fun, and learn, which can have a positive impact on their academic achievement, physical well-being, social-emotional development, and mental health. Our findings suggest that despite strong research on the benefits of recess, many schools in our country have limited time, space, equipment, or permission for students to participate in high-quality recess activities. Educators and policymakers must advocate for all students' participation in high-quality recess activities to meet their needs.
From Allee, K. A., DeCuir, E., & Robinson, D. M. (2024). The state of elementary school recess in Georgia: Policy, the pandemic, and patterns of play. Educational Policy (Los Altos, Calif.). https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048241271367
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