‘ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE’

Positive Behaviour Management

Is discipline is the result of reward and punishment

OR reward and punishment is the result of

discipline

ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE The empowered Teacher 1.You have the right and the responsibility

to establish rules and directions that clearly define limits of acceptable and unacceptable student behaviour.

2. You have the right and the responsibility to teach students to consistently follow these rules and directions throughout the school day and school year.

3. You have the right and the responsibility to ask for assistance in handling the behaviour of students.

DISCIPLINETheory into Practice

Rules

Rewards

Consequences

DDL 2010

Rules Rules that will let students know what

behaviours are expected in the classroom at all times

Limited number

Rules that are observable. Vague rules are difficult to apply

Rules that apply to behaviour only Consider involving students in choosing

rules

DDL 2010

Positive Recognition

Praise Non-verbal Verbal

Tangible rewards Individual / behaviour certificates etc. Class Wide Rewards

Special privileges

Positive notes home

Reward-

DDL 2010

USING POSITIVE RECOGNITION TO MOTIVATE PUPILS TO BEHAVE

Positive reminder to reinforce pupils who are not yet following directions

Use scanning and circulating techniques and recognise the appropriate behaviour as you teach

Make a goal to praise every student sometime throughout the day

Use the class-wide recognition system to motivate your class toward a specific behavioural goal

CONSEQUENCES / SANCTIONSSTUDENTS deserve structureSTUDENTS deserve limits

must be something that STUDENTS do not like but never physically or psychologically harmful

are a CHOICEdo not have to be severe to be effectiveeasy for you to implementmust be appropriate for your pupils

DDL 2010

REDIRECTING NON-DISRUPTIVE OFF-TASK BEHAVIOUR

Differentiate between disruptive and non-disruptive behaviour

Non-verbal ”The Look” Close proximity

Verbal Use the pupil’s name Proximity praise If redirecting is not effective it may be appropriate to

provide a consequence

Types of Child DisciplineTime-OutRules and ResponsibilitiesAcademic DisciplineDiscipline of IsolationCorporal PunishmentPraiseLoss of PrivilegesConsistency in Discipline

Reward To give in return, whether good or evil; --

commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate. Regard; respect; consideration. That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital

Punishmentis the authoritative imposition of something

negative or unpleasant on a person or animal in response to behavior deemed wrong by an individual or group. Inflicted unpleasantness without authority is not punishment, but is characterized as some else.

Punishment Set high but reasonable standards.Stay alert for good behavior and award it Enforce rules consistently Effective communication

Using punishment effectively- should not damage the child’s self esteem.Should be swift (quick)Should be consistentShould be explainedShould not have negative side effectShould no be physical Time outNegative reinforcement