In education, classroom discipline or school discipline is a form of discipline appropriate to the regulation of children and the maintenance of order in schools and is an aspect of classroom management and teacher student interaction. Discipline is simply a way to guide and manage a childs. But if its so good, why do critics call it dehumanizing, humiliating, even dangerous. Assertive discipline has evolved since the mid 70s from a rather authoritarian approach to one that is now more democratic and cooperative.
Assertive discipline is a structured, systematic approach designed to assist educators in running an organized, teacherincharge classroom environment. Assertive discipline is a structured system to enable teachers to manage their classrooms. Outlines a stepbystep program that will provide parents with the skills and understanding necessary to enforce sensible guidelines for their childrens behavior. Assertive definition and meaning collins english dictionary. It is important for health care organizations to assess possible setups for poor communication and be diligent about offering programs and outlets to help foster team collaboration. Assertive discipline child discipline in the classroom. These actions include the teacher developing a discipline plan that meets hisher preferences for student behavior. It is based on the idea that there are no bad children, just good and bad behaviors.
Discipline can guide the childrens behaviour or set limits to help them learn to take better care of. Lee canters background in social work he holds a masters in social work led him to a focus on classroom management. A takecharge approach for todays educator, with his wife marlene. Kohn spends a lot of time writing about why conventional discipline doesnt work and cites many studies for proof. Positive discipline again harkens back to authoritative parenting because it should be administered in a way that is firm and loving at the same time.
Assertive discipline is an approach to classroom management developed by lee and marlene canter. Canter maintains that an assertive teacher is one who clearly and firmly communicates needs and requirements to students, follows the expression of these needs and requirements with appropriate actions and responds to students in ways that maximize compliance. Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and wishes of others. The disciplinary tone you set in your classroom over the first couple of weeks may determine how your room operates or fails to operate for the rest of the year. A proven, stepbystep approach to solving everyday behavior problems. But virtually all take for granted that the teacher must be in control of the classroom, and that what we need are strategies to get. Parents use positive reinforcement and reasoning to guide children. Teachers from all over the country answer the question, how do you deal with disruptive behavior in the classroom. How do you deal with disruptive behavior in the classroom. A proven, stepbystep approach to solving everyday behavior problems canter, lee on. Key theorists on classroom management there is no one, clear, universal explanation of how we learn or a subsequent guidebook as to how we should teach.
Beyond discipline from compliance to community alexandria, va. He states that building a community is more important, but gives disappointingly. The teacher communicates clearly hisher expectations to students and follows up with appropriate and consistent actions which do not violate the best interests of the students. Assertive discipline begins with a series of actions that are directed at clearly specifying expectations for student behavior. They also respond to the concerns of others, showing this in their body language. Discipline comes from the latin word disciplinare, which means, to teach. To put it simply, redirection is basically taking an emotionallycharged situation and diffusing it, thereby removing any lingering hard feelings.
The 4th edition of assertive discipline should be required reading for all new teachers and for more experienced teachers who would like to improve the management of their classes. Depending on who is doing the talking, classroom management can exemplify the best or the worst aspects of teaching. Good behavior can be taught and reinforced while weaning the bad behaviors without hurting the child verbally or physically. Document resume ed 316 927 ea 021 665 author emmert edmund t. Assertive discipline was a system developed by lee canter in the 1970s. Effective clinical practice must not focus only on technological system issues, but also on the human factor. This book was the beginning of an educational philosophy that was the most popular discipline system in the u. Parenting techniques shortcuts the easy way new hope. School discipline relates to the actions taken by a teacher or the school organization towards a student or group of students when the students behavior disrupts the ongoing educational activity or breaks a rule created by the school. This program is a common sense, easytolearn approach to help teachers become the captains of their classrooms and positively influence their students behavior. In education, classroom discipline or school discipline is a form of discipline appropriate to the regulation of children and the maintenance of order in schools and is an aspect of classroom management and teacher student interaction the term refers to students complying with a code of behavior often known as the school rules.
There is a great deal of controversy about the appropriate ways to discipline children, and parents are often confused about effective ways to. As shown in this chapter,good communication encourages collaboration and helps prevent errors. After publishing his book, discipline and group management in classrooms1977, kounin attempted to influence the original viewpoint of educators and to integrate teaching and discipline in the classroom. Some may advocate the use of carrots rather than sticks. This book contains the best concepts and teachertested strategies by the author plus new content. The term refers to students complying with a code of behavior often known as the school rules. Assertive discipline for parents, revised edition lee canter. Id like to share with you the 6 secrets of highly effective discipline. Assertive discipline, a method developed by the educators lee and marlene cantor, places teachers in a position of authority in the classroom. Experts dont always agree on which type of discipline is best, but its clear that there are benefits to each one. Behavior management models chapter objectives after studying this chapter, you should be able to describe what is meant by discipline, explain how assertive discipline is implemented, define logical consequences, illustrate how to implement the reality therapy model. Their research and experiences became the framework for assertive discipline, a model of classroom management grounded heavily on behaviorist principles.
It involves clear rules, expectations, and consequences for behavior. Although both positive discipline and assertive discipline are viable classroom management options, the students did not view both of them in that way. Importantly, positive discipline is never violent, aggressive or critical. Assertive discipline involves the use of the following behaviours.
Assertive discipline is an obediencebased discipline approach to classroom management. Assertive teachers should in canters words establish a systematic discipline plan that explains exactly what will happen when students choose to. What is most remarkable about the assortment of discipline programs on the market today is the number of fundamental assumptions they seem to share. The assertive person is attentive and checks that they have understood what the other person has said. Assertive discipline is an obediencebased discipline approach to classroom management developed by lee and marlene canter. How and when to provide positive support when your children do behave. Positive discipline is performed in a loving way without anger, threats, yelling, or punishment. Discipline is not complete until the relationship between the parent and child is restored. Redirection as a form of discipline for preschoolers. That means that the teacher must be consistent with dealing out. There isnt a single type of discipline that will work for all kids or all families and in every situation. The secret to constructive discipline is a positive conclusion. Books have always played an important role in my familys life and as such, i simply went through my insane collection of books hardcover, digital, and audio and compiled for you a list of the top 35 books to learn the most useful productivity tips and organizational skills.
Aug, 2019 although new parenting books and child discipline strategies are always surfacing, many new parenting ideas are actually subtypes of the basic five types of discipline. It is the most popular classroom management method because of its simplicity and effectiveness. The needs, rights and conditions outlined above, are best met through the use of assertive discipline. Hidden rules are the unspoken cueing system that individuals use to indicate member. The child needs to understand the wrongdoing, but also feel the unconditional love and acceptance from the parent. The authoritative parenting style is an approach to childrearing that combines warmth, sensitivity, and the setting of limits. Professional communication and team collaboration patient. Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take. What research really shows about assertive discipline. Order in the classroom some teachers swear by lee canters assertive discipline system.
Positive discipline is an effective, evidencebased approach that is neither punitive nor permissive. Classroom management and disciplinedisruptive behavior defined. Understanding and working with students and adults from poverty by ruby k. Lee canters assertive discipline for parents canter, lee, canter, marlene on.
It involves a high level of teacher control in the class. Redirection as discipline redirection is a classic form of discipline, one that works especially well with younger children who might not necessarily understand or listen to reason and logic. With its real examples and lee canters classic and thoroughly enjoyable straight from the heart style, this book is a oneofakind read. If we are the kind of committed parents who read parenting books articles, think about this and aim to do well by our kids, i think there are better approaches than timeout and we should. Many discipline referrals occur because the student has spoken in casual register. As i discuss below, they had developed more trust and comfort with assertive discipline as compared to positive discipline. Rather, there are a range of theories, each with their background in a different psychological and epistemological tradition. However, it is often equated with punishment and control. Classroom management and disciplinedisruptive behavior. The word discipline means to impart knowledge and skill to teach. Im completely aware of merriamwebsters definition as punishment and it is why so many parents dread being the disciplinarian, but discipline that actually works is never about punishment. Association for supervision and curriculum development, 19962006 what is most remarkable about the assortment of discipline programs on the market today is the number of fundamental assumptions they seem to share. Discipline can guide the childrens behaviour or set limits to help them learn to take better care of themselves, other people and the world around them.
Its main design proposes to help educators run a classroom in which the teacher is in charge. She said she was considering devoting a chapter of her manuscript to a discussion of a program called assertive discipline, which was at best only indirectly related to her subject. Behavior management models chapter objectives after studying this chapter, you should be able to describe what is meant by discipline, explain how assertive discipline is implemented, define logical consequences, illustrate how to implement the reality therapy model, specify the approach of love and logic. How to avoid being manipulated by your childrens i dont care attitudes, threat and anger. Assertive discipline originated when lee and marlene canter collaborated to. Hidden rules one key resource for success in school and at work is an understanding of the hidden rules.
Assertive discipline is very structured and systematic. Understanding and working with students and adults from. Aggressive body language, defensive body language, submissive body language. First of all, to understand the scope of this subject, it must be acknowl edged that there are several defining elements of classroom management existing in our collective consciousness and at odds with one another. Your handling of discipline is noted not only by the student in question, but an audience of peers, who may gauge how far you can be pushed based on your handling of this incident. Your chance to have a onetoone lesson with bestselling language expert paul.
Understanding and working with students and adults from poverty. In 1976, lee canter, a former teacher, published a book called assertive discipline. Determining which type of discipline is right for your family should be a personal choice based on your temperament, your childs temperament, and your familys discipline philosophies. A few years ago, i received a letter from a woman who was working on a book about a progressive educator. Assertive definition of assertive by the free dictionary. Assertive discipline is a simple, effective system to assist teachers in achieving peace and structure in the classroom. Classroom management theorists and theoriesjacob kounin. She said she was considering devoting a chapter of her manuscript to a discussion of a program called assertive discipline, which was at. Focus on all the good behaviour in the class, while ignoring the attempt to gain power, on no account should you engage in a battle for power. It focuses on the teacher developing a positive behaviour management strategy rather than being dictatorial. The cantors believe that you, as the teacher, have the right to determine what is best for your students, and to expect compliance. People engaging in positive discipline are not ignoring. How to communicate to say what you mean and mean what you say. There is no one, clear, universal explanation of how we learn or a subsequent guidebook as to how we should teach.
Sage reference assertive discipline sage knowledge. The 3rd edition of this classic canter text is a must read f. These expectations are then translated into a set of rules that specify acceptable and unacceptable. Positive discipline or pd is a discipline model used by schools and in parenting that focuses on the positive points of behavior. These rules may, for example, define the expected standards of. A special emphasis on the needs of new and struggling.
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