discipline and establishing routine inside the classroom
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Causes of Disciplining Problems
PreventionCommon Ways of Establishing Discipline/ Classroom Control
Tips to be a Good DisciplinarianCommon Ways of
Dealing Discipline Problems
Causes of Disciplining Problems
Overcrowded with more than the regular number of students to a class
The classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is…
Causes of Disciplining ProblemsThe classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is…
With poor lighting facilities and inadequate ventilation
Causes of Disciplining ProblemsThe classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is…
With furniture and storage cabinets disorderly positioned
Causes of Disciplining ProblemsThe classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is…
With inappropriate seating arrangement that distractions can easily occur
Causes of Disciplining ProblemsThe classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is…
Near sources of noise which obstructs understanding of the lesson
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
Students bred in families with different socio-economic backgrounds may exhibit characteristics that are different from the rest.
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
Disciplinary measures practiced in different homes may cause unfavorable consequences as they relate with one another.
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
With varied abilities, they may greatly differ in expressing self-control, patience and temper when challenged.
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
Some may have special interests that must be attended to.
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
Others may have problems that would need immediate solution.
Students differ in: Family background Physical and mental
capacities Emotional traits
Relationships with one another can bring about either positive or negative interactions as they study and work together.
Teachers can implement group-oriented methodologies such as: cooperative learning approach, team learning, peer tutoring and group projects and collections.
Teachers who are sensitive to possible misdirection of efforts and interactions are fast to switch from one technique to another as the need arises.
Of prime importance are the teachers’ personal attributes such as: patience, compassion, concern and caring attitude and respect and trust for others.
The teachers’ personalities are their surest “arms” that can either win or fail amidst a controllable learning situation.
The teachers’ teaching style will determine how the students will respond, at times receptive, sometimes withdrawn.
Common Ways of Establishing Discipline/Classroom Control Discipline is the students’ responsibility.
Discipline is the teachers’ way of establishing a desirable
student-oriented environment for learning.
Discipline is coupled with effective teaching strategies and
techniques.
Discipline is achieved through the effects of group
dynamics on behavior.
Discipline is believed to be the exclusive responsibility of
the teachers.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Be prepared to face a class with multi-behavior tendencies.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Know your students well.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Commendable behavior is reciprocal.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Show your sincere concern for their welfare.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Be calm, poised and tactful in solving discipline problems.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Be enthusiastic.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
At all times be firm and consistent in following classroom “do’s” and “don’t’s.”
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Let out your good sense of humor.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Speak with a good voice volume.
Tips to be a Good
Disciplinarian
Be humble in words and actions.
Common Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems
Acceptable and Effective: Use verbal reinforcers. Use non-verbal gestures to dissuade
them from mischiefs. Dialogue with students. Focus attention on student who is
unruly. Award merits for good behavior. Have a private one-one brief
conference with the students. Allow the students to express
themselves.
Common Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems
Unacceptable and ineffective! Scolding and using of harsh words Nagging and faultfinding Keeping a student in a ‘detention area’ Denying a student some privileges Assigning an additional homework Use of ridicule or sarcasm Grades for academic achievement should not
be affected due to misdemeanor.
EstablishingROUTINE
Advantages
Ways of Establishing Routine
Advantages
It helps in accomplishing everything that is planned.
It serves as a guide in controlling behavior. The students feel secure since they know every
step in the procedure. It builds a teacher’s confidence in following a
well-planned procedure.
Ways of Establishing Routine Schedule a routine on a weekly or monthly basis
instead of a daily basis. Plan a routine for an entire class rather than for
an individual or group. Plan a procedure for the whole unit with a
corresponding time-allotment for each topic. Though beyond the time limit, you may continue
discussing for the sake of additional learning. Give clear and direct instructions. Practice some signals. Model time consciousness.
Examples of Routines in connection with the lesson are…
Going on a field trip
Inviting Resource Speakers
Viewing a Film
Performing simple investigations
Forming Groups for an Activity
Other room routines are…
Keeping tables and chairs in order before leaving.
Returning borrowed tools and materials after use.
Cleaning chalkboard to be ready for the next topic.
Transferring from one room to another on time.
Order in waiting for one’s turn in borrowing books