Assertive Discipline The Canter Model BY: Regina Klotz Melissa Wannemacher
Assertive Discipline A direct and positive approach making teachers and student successful
Model Teachers insist on responsible behavior When teachers fail, it is typically due to poor class control Firm control maintained humanely is liberating Teachers and students have basic rights
Teachers Basic Rights as Educators Right to maintain an optimal setting for learning Right to expect appropriate behavior Right to expect help from administration and parents when appropriate
Students Basic Rights as Learners The right to have teachers who help them develop by helping them limit self- destructive and inappropriate behaviors The right to have appropriate support from their teachers for their appropriate behavior The right to choose how to behave with advance knowledge of the consequences that will logically and certainly follow
Discipline Plan State and teach expectations early Persistence in stating expectations with “I” statements Use clear, calm, firm voice and eye contact Use non-verbal gestures that support the verbal statement Influence student behavior without threats or shouting Practice the broken record technique rather than escalating into an argument
Types of Teachers Hostile - hostile Nonassertive – wishy washy Assertive – calm, firm, consistent The assertive teacher is more effective than the nonassertive or the hostile teacher
Assertive Discipline Steps Recognize and remove roadblocks Practice the use of assertive response styles Learning to set limits Learning to follow through on limits Implementing a system of positive assertions
Rewards Personal attention Positive notes/phone calls to parents Special awards Special privileges Material rewards Home rewards Group rewards
References/Websites NTYRE/AssertiveDiscipline.htmlhttp://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/EDSPC715_MCI NTYRE/AssertiveDiscipline.html er.htmlhttp:// er.html Canter.htmhttp:// Canter.htm