Empirical Research Concerning the Elimination of Violence in Mathematics Lessons

Due to the maladjustment of the teaching-learning style and strategies to the school activity, there occur numerous short- and long-term consequences. Students lose their self-esteem, become introverts, depressive, with complexes and fearful of their mates or teachers, eventually losing their ability to function well in society. This study presents an empirical research on the identification and observation of the students’ manifestations in various violent situations, among which: the feeling of injustice, lack of empathy, the devaluation of the student, emotional immaturity, the parents’ or teachers’ impulsiveness, lack of self-control, the environment and social circumstances, the teachers’ or parents’ disrespect. The questionnaire and test we applied have shown the high relevance of being aware of the harmful effects of violence, the need for proper behaviour and appropriate teaching-learning style, the need to raise awareness, through social campaigns and educational programmes aimed at building a culture of non-violence, as well as diminishing the manifestation of violence in human relations. Regarding these issues, we are searching for answers and the best teaching-learning strategies used to enhance enthusiasm for school activities, diminish the number of school absences, eliminate consumption of alcohol, tobacco, coffee or drugs, which may lead to increased violence in schools.