‘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.

DISCIPLINE Theory into Practice Rules Rewards Consequences

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

Reward- Positive Recognition Praise Tangible rewards Non-verbal Verbal Tangible rewards Individual / behaviour certificates etc. Class Wide Rewards Special privileges Positive notes home 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 DDL 2010

CONSEQUENCES / SANCTIONS STUDENTS deserve structure STUDENTS deserve limits must be something that STUDENTS do not like but never physically or psychologically harmful are a CHOICE do not have to be severe to be effective easy for you to implement must be appropriate for your pupils

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 DDL 2010

Types of Child Discipline Time-Out Rules and Responsibilities Academic Discipline Discipline of Isolation Corporal Punishment Praise Loss of Privileges Consistency 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

Punishment is 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 consistent Should be explained Should not have negative side effect Should no be physical Time out Negative reinforcement