DISCIPLINE+STUFF

Discipline Opener Good Bad Discipline Technique List Silent Lesson
 * DISCIPLINE**
 * Lessons Concerning Discipline**

many meanings - subjective punishment (means to learn to grow) corrective action a last resort? Avoidance of pain? behavior modifier positive habits applying discipline can create a self-motivated person self-control A state of mind, not an action. A way of life. A disciplined student is the goal. Discipline is a way to get what you ultimately want. Discipline can be a motivator to push or pull. (looking backward or forward)

__In The Classroom__ Collective ownership of behavior standards Clear goals for group must be understood Give hope - lofty aspirations for individuals "Mission statement" for class? Help student's find their strengths Sense of belonging helps motivate good behavior

__What to do when student's misbehave__ Give student's a choice - be a part of the group or leave Punish in private / Praise in public Have a "hallway chat" in a nonchalant way How and when to discipline depends on situation and child Neutralize/defuse Move the student? Keep the team together by making someone else the disciplinarian. "You can be here or there. I would much rather have you in class, but your behavior can't be tolerated in here." Send to guidance if recurring.