Assertive

Discipline

Lesson by : Matt Praschan

Date: 3/19/2013

http://www.youtube.co

m/watch?v=ElG14EGlzCc

Obje

ctive

Understand that assertive discipline is a essential building block for learning

Understand the principles of assertive discipline Know how to use the

assertive discipline model

Discipline Is Important!

Building block

Students cannot

learn in an

uncontrolled

environment

Proverbs 10: 17-

“whoever heeds

discipline show

the way to life, but

whoever ignores

correction leads

others away”

Asse

rtive

Assertive- “Characterized by bold statements and behavior” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

Assertive vs.

AggressiveAssertive

Teachers

Form relationships

with their

students

Use firm and

direct language

(behavioradvis

or.com)

Aggressive

Teachers

View students as

adversaries

Use abrasive,

sarcastic

language

( behaviorad

visor.com)

Bene

fits

Relationships with students remain intact

Provides more productive time for learning Clear understanding of

the rules(miguelbengoa.com)

Did You Know?Rights of the

Teacher

Establish a

learning

environment

Request

appropriate

behavior

To receive

help when

needed

(www.teacher

matters.com)

Rights of the

Students

Limited self-

destructive

behavior

Choose how

to behave

(www.teacher

matters.com)

Q’s Why do we need

discipline? What are the benefits of Assertive Discipline?

Asse

rtive

Disc

iplin

e Mo

del

Establish clear and concise rules Remind students of

the rules when correcting Indicate positive and negative consequences Establish positive

discipline(miguelbengoa.com)

Rem

embe

r!

Begin the system immediately Be consistent If you are not consistent, students

will not take you or the system seriously Focus on the POSITIVE

Involve parents and principle, vice principle, etc.

Q’s What are some rights

of the teacher and the student? When using the

model, what must you focus on?

Grou

p Ac

tivity

: Sc

enar

ios

Clos

ure Key points: Assertive=bold Benefits: relationship

with students is intact Stay Positive!

Refe

renc

es

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Mac's Amazing Classroom Behavior

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Classroom Management and Discipline - The

Canter Model of Discipline | TeacherMatters -

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lmiguelbengoa. (n.d.). The assertive discipline

approach to classroom management. Flamenco

guitar | Retraining and relearning to play guitar.

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Stuff Students Say: Special Edition - YouTube.

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