1. Fredric Jones Positive Discipline
Octavia S. Sloan
March 28, 2012
ECED
Lyn Steed

2. Basic Tenets
Positive Discipline is “the business of enforcing classroom standards and building patterns of cooperation to maximize learning and minimize disruptions.”

3. The Three-Tiered Management System
Basic Tenets
The Three-Tiered Management System
1.)Limit-setting
2.) Incentive systems
3.) Back-up systems
Jones Positive Classroom Discipline is created by using 3 different methods that are put together to form his 3 tier management system

4. Basic Tenets Limit-setting
Involves effective body language (eye contact, physical proximity, body carriage, facial expression)
There must be a positive setting between teacher and student.
Control the student's natural reflexes and prompt students back to work.

5. Basic Tenets Incentive systems Motivation
Rewards offered to increase productivity.
Earning a penny, star, smiley face, certificate,etc.
PAT (preferred activity time)
Jones Positive Classroom Discipline is created by using 3 different methods that are put together to form his 3 tier management system

6. Basic Tenets Back-up systems
Negative Sanctions (suspension, ISS, Parent conference, loss of privileges)
“a back-up system is a series of responses designed to meet force with force so that the uglier the student’s behavior becomes, the deeper he or she digs his or her hole with no escape.” –F.Jones
Jones Positive Classroom Discipline is created by using 3 different methods that are put together to form his 3 tier management system

7. Teacher’s Responsibility
Set positive classroom goals
Utilize room space
Demonstrate positive behavior
Convey dignity
Set specific and general classroom rules
Provide effective instructions
Promote cooperation

8. Student’s Responsibility
Understand and follow classroom rules
Refrain from disruption
Use self-control
Display positive attitude
Understand classroom responsibilities
Respond effectively to teacher

9. Key Vocabulary PAT Incentives Back up systems Body Language Positive
Appropriate
Responsibility
Structure

10. Pros Helps create positive classroom environment.
Motivates students to complete assignments.
Relieves stress
Instills responsibility in students
Provides structure learning environment
Creates classroom control

11. Cons
Incentives

12. "For teaching to be enjoyable, you must be able to simply relax and teach. Classroom management must be built from the ground up so that most problems do not occur." – Dr. Fredric Jones

13. References
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