DISCIPLINE: A COMPONENT OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Jeffrey M. Robinson Former Principal Principals’ Network Director Johns Hopkins University

Purpose To develop a better understanding of how teachers can manage the behavior of their students using effective discipline and classroom management strategies.

Expectations What are the behaviors that you believe your students should be able to consistently demonstrate?

Our Typical Student… Majority . . . Don’t have a role model for educational success Majority . . . Don’t understand socio-economic implications of education Majority . . . Don’t have a productive educational behavior pattern Majority . . . Don’t have a model of socially appropriate behavior Majority . . . Do have daily stresses that would incapacitate an adult Majority . . . Do create and wear a façade as protection

TDHS National Conference Who are we teaching? Think about your students… Heart: What does your student LOVE? Head: What is on your student’s MIND? Hands: What is your student HOLDING on to? Feet: What does your student STAND up for? Mouth: What does your student have to SAY? Baltimore, MD July 2004

What is the difference between classroom management and discipline?

What is the difference between discipline and classroom management? deals with how people behave. It has to do with impulse management and self-control and is the responsibility of the student. deals with how things are done. It has to do with procedures, routines, classroom structure and is the teacher’s responsibility. When procedures are learned, routines are established.

What is Discipline? Noun Verb Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior Controlled behavior resulting form disciplinary training; self-control Punishment intended to correct or train A system of rules of conduct To train by instruction and practice, especially to teach self-control To teach to obey rules or accept authority To punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience To improve or attempt to improve behavior by training or rules.

Necessary Tasks For Good Discipline Establish foundations of classroom management, personal relationships, and sound instruction Eliminate disruptions Build a climate of high achievement Deal with very resistant students swiftly These four tasks are sequential

Questions

What impacts classroom management?

Layered Approach to Classroom Management Individual teacher Teacher teams School resources Counselors School Psychologist PBIS School Police Behavior Intervention Specialist Non-instructional supports Administrative Support Expectations and procedures Special school programs that support teacher teams

Leveraging the weight of disruptive students PBIS is implemented at every layer Teachers Rules Procedures Expectations Discipline plan Management plan Teacher Teams Incentives Programs Family involvement 3 P’s of the School Protocols

Whole school approach to building healthy relationships with our students What are we doing to forge relationships with families? Are we able to offer support to families who have hard to manage students here at our school? What activities are we doing at every layer of support that will promote positive relationship building with our students? What do you do to build trust with your students?

Causes of Disruptive or Inattentive Behavior Poor General Management Inappropriate Work Boring Instruction Confusing Instruction Unclear Standards, Expectations, and Consequences Student lack of understanding of How to Do the Expected Behaviors

What teachers can do to control disruptive students… Have a discipline plan=Student responsibilities Have a classroom management plan=Teacher responsibilities Provide ongoing activities that help establish positive relationship with students Involve student families as much as possible Develop behavior tracking programs and incentives (data) Follow school procedures and policies for handling difficult students

Wisdom of the Group Best Tactic in Your Toolkit!!! What is your go-to action when a kid is misbehaving? Best Strategy in Your Toolkit!!! What is your best long-term culture building system?

What happens during a behavior crisis? Classroom Individual teacher Teacher teams Hallways Support staff Hall monitors Lunch room Monitors Administrators What is considered a crisis? Fighting Threatening behavior Dangerous behavior Riots Excessive noise levels Knowing what to do can help keep everyone safe!

Paradigm shifts we should expect to see when PBIS is working… We will notice a gradual focus from.. Aggressive disrespect to an appreciation of manners, respect and excellence. “Us against them” to shared, thoughtful collaborative relationships between students and staff. Emphasis from teaching to an emphasis on learning. “Do what I say” to “understand why it is important for you to do this.” “It’s someone else’s fault” to assumption of responsibility.

Whole School Approach to Speaking to our Students How are we greeting students each day? What are we saying to them throughout the day? What are we saying to redirect students who exhibit undesirable behavior? What are we saying to them at the end of the day?

What schools can do control disruptive students… Implement school wide programs that provide the following: Immediate removal of a disruptive student Immediate consequence for misbehavior Re-entry criteria and procedures for students who have to be removed from a class due to disruptive behavior or disrespectful behavior. Involve parents/guardians and families in the re-entry process.

Think about it… What do you say to your students upon entry that promotes what you want back from them? How do you redirect students when they aren’t exhibiting undesirable behavior? What is your response to blatant disrespect and insubordination from your students? What do you do to de-escalate the situation? What do you do when all else has failed?

Questions

Organization Classroom (physical environment) Classroom procedures/expectations Instruction

Trust Building Being organized Being consistent Showing evidence of caring

Consistency Monitoring of procedures Maintaining classroom areas Planning units and creating a detailed plan for each lesson

Three Key Elements Organization Trust Building Consistency Structures Expectations Routines Evidence of Caring Atmosphere/ Safety

What is the difference between discipline and classroom management? deals with how people behave. It has to do with impulse management and self-control and is the responsibility of the student. deals with how things are done. It has to do with procedures, routines, classroom structure and is the teacher’s responsibility. When procedures are learned, routines are established.