Management Of Disciplinary Problems In The Classroom Presented by :Chan Yi JiaJoanne Tan Yi WenNurul AimiNadiah bt. Ab. Mubim

IntroductionThe concept of classroom discipline is closely related with the P&P activities controlling in the classroom.

This refers to the actions taken by teacher to , or to reduce the behavioral problem and responses which occurred in the classroom.

Classroom Management ConceptInthecontext ofteaching and learning in the classroom, studentsarea key requirementfor teachersto achieveteaching objectives effectively.

Its implicationishaving agoodclassroom discipline, whichmeans that

socio-emotionalclimatein the classroom isconducive and harmonious,teaching and learning activitiescarried outin a systematic,orderlyandsmooth,enhancedlearning and teachingeffectiveness,student valuesamongstudents,such asthe value of responsibility, mutualhelping each other, tolerance,care, cooperation andpositiveattitudecan beinstilledintheir souls,andteaching and learning activitieswill be more meaningfuland enjoyable

A good disciplinary class would have the situations as below;

T&L activitycarried out smoothly and systematically in accordance withthe prescribedplan without interference.

Good class discipline controlling will improve the effectiveness of the T&L activity.

Students feel comfortable, safe, and happy while taking part in the learning activity.

Information, instruction and guidance of teachers will be followed by all students without any hesitation or ambiguity.

Noble moral values will be inculcated among students.

Students are trained to be a discipline and useful person.

The planning scheme of work for each subjects will be successfully implemented in accordance with the school timetable.

Students will be able to have the knowledge and skills in a comprehensive and impressive way.

Teachers Role and ActionHelp students to make adjustment in their development of personal, emotional, social, academic, mental and moral

Help students in their studies

Help students by preparing the daily T&L plan in accordance with the ability, interest and development of each students.

Bring awareness for students about the importance of education

Help students in the process of problem-solving in their learning

Help students to make a rational decision

Help students to form their good working habits, appreaciate their works and build their perfect personality characteristics.

Work with students parents to monitor the students progress.

Fill in the 001 Card and 002 Card.

Cooperate with experts in guidance and counseling in dealing with counseling and guidance program.

Refer to the experts in guidance and counseling to help those students who need professional help.

Class ControlTeachers can take appropriate actions against the students who violated school discipline. For examples:

Give warning or advice for those students who violate school discipline.Teachers can punish students according to their level of mistakes.

Procedure To Solve the Discipline ProblemIf there is any disciplinary problem happens, teacher should solve it by;

Examine the discipline problems that occurred in an objective way and do not take any hasty action.Avoid getting frustrated while finding the cause of problems.Provide opportunities for students to explain and try to understand their feelings.

If the student id found in guilty, the teacher must give advice to the students so they could realize their mistakes and change their behaviour.If the students repeated their offense, the teacher may refer to disciplinary teachers or teacher guidance and counseling to take an appropriate action.If the case is serious, teachers have to report to the headmaster or the school principal immediately.

PunishmentA punishment or penalty is an imposed disciplinary action to against students who violate school rules and regulations.

The purpose of punishment or penalty is to change students from negative behaviour and prevent the repetition of the wrongdoing.

Peraturan-Peraturan Pelajaran (Disiplin Sekolah) 1959It states that the school principle is the one who responsible for school discipline and empowered to take action against students who violate certain discipline.

The principals also allowed to delegated the school disciplinary actions to other teachers.

Suspension / RemovalHeadmaster / principal cannot remove a student from school for silent offense which is not specified in the rules and regulations set by the MOE.

The student shall be given an opportunity to defend himself / herself before the condemned, so that the natural justice is given to students who were involved.

Request the letter before a student is appointed sentenced.

If the case is investigated by the police, the school authority cannot appoint sentence to the student first before the court to avoid the happening of twice punishment for the same case.

There is only the headmaster or principal shall sign all the disciplinary letters issued by the school authority.

The right of parent or guardian to appeal the sentence imposed shall be clearly.

The letter must be completed, clear, concise and contain the following matter:

The name of the accused student, IC, classTime of incidentDate of incidentPlace of incidentThe responsible witnessesThe provisions of regulation 4 & 8 shall be referred to each case. Those who violated school rules must be stated clearly in accordance with the relevant chapter or section.

All the letters or documents of suspension and expulsion presented to the Education Department must be accompanied by documentary evidence the following:

a. Minutes of Disciplinary Boardb. Discipline record of the particular studentc. Counseling record of student

Corporal Punishment - CanningCan only be applied to male students.

Can only be executed by the principal or the other teachers which had been authorized by the principal.

Only being performed on the palms or the back with a base

Must be recorded.

Cannot be done in front of the audience or during school assembly as the action is considered wild and could embarrass students.

*Hindrance in Managing Disciplinary ProblemsThose rigid rules would bring the negative implications which could raise the doubt and hesitation of teacher to take appropriate disciplinary actions.

The personal characteristics of teacher, such as being too gentle and less strictly are the obstacles to take actions against students who violate discipline.

There are a few parents who spoil their children and strongly oppose the teacher when they taking the disciplinary actions, especially the corporal punishment.

Some students like to form gang or click who often protect their members who have discipline problems.

MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS IN CLASSROOM

Hindrance in managing disciplinary problems.Rigid regulations will bring negative effect to the teacher as he/ she wants to take the rightful discipline action.Teachers role which stress on gentle attitude and less strictly usually being an obstacle to teacher to take any action for those student who having discipline problems.Involvement of parents that against the teacher action to their children.Group of pupils which have gang and click will defend their group members who involve in discipline problems.

INTERVENTION IN HANDLING DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMSThere are three intervention that we can used to tackle problems in the classroom.Pastoral careGuidance and CounselingBehaviour Modification Techniques

PASTORAL CAREPastoral Care School (PCS) is designed to equip ministering individuals and couples to effectively care for the needs of the people whom God has entrusted to them.

PCS students learn how to bring people into wholeness of spirit, soul and body through healing prayer.

They will be taught how to pray for the sick and set the captives free through the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is a five-day experiential school with a combination of lectures, impartation, worship and corporate intercession

Guidance and CounsellingBoth Guidance and Counseling are process used to solve problems of life. The basic difference is in the approach.Guidance: advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authorityCounselling: the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems:In the process of guidance, the client's problems are listened carefully and readymade solutions are provided by the expert where as in the process of counseling the client's problems are discussed and relevant information are provided in-between.

Respect for student and nondiscriminationConfidentialityResponsible caringEthical Principles in Counseling

Basic Counselling Skills Attending skills- Face the student, adopt an open posture, lean forward towards the student, maintain goo eye contact, remain calm, relaxed and natural.Active listening skills- observe, understand the verbal and non-verbal cluesThe art of empathy- you feel

4. The art of probing- I could be wrong, maybe you could tell me. , not happy? , meaning that5. Helping students challenge themselves.

Behavior Modification TechniquesBehavior modification techniques include a series of teacher-implemented activities and actions aimed at improving classroom behavior.Encouraged behaviors might include staying seated, requesting permission to talk, remaining on task, proper care of classroom books and tools, and treating other students with respect.Discouraged behaviors might include loud or disruptive behavior, wandering around the classroom and not completing assignments.

PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES

Consider seating an easily distracted child closer to the teacher to help her stay on track. Give a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder opportunities before class starts to move books or re-arrange desks in order to help expend excess energy.

TEACHING STRATEGIES

Provide students with guidance and information to teach them the correct behavior required.Use stories and role-playing to teach actions such as asking permission to leave a seat, forming a line, walking to the lunchroom, sitting quietly and keeping hands to one's self.Both regular students and those with disabilities might need more than oral directions in order to understand how you expect them to behave in your classroom.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT STRATEGIES

When you catch students following directions and doing things correctly, compliment them. NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT STRATEGIES When a student acts the same after deploying preventative, teaching and positive reinforcement strategies, negative reinforcement strategies might be required.Examples of negative reinforcement strategies include a time out, seating away from the rest of the class, removal of playtime privileges, referral to the principal, a note home to parents

Referenceshttp://www.ldonline.org/article/6030/http://www.livestrong.com/article/112406-behavior-modification-techniques-classroom/