THEORIES

DEMOCRATIC TEACHING
BY RUDOLF DREIKURS

BUILDING THE
FOUNDATION BY

ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE
BY CANTER

B.F. SKINNER

Found by Rudolf Dreikurs in 1968

INTRODUCTION

Found by Skinner in 1971

A behaviour is a result of an individuals purpose.

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SUGESSTED THINGS

It is based on our own interpretation towards the

world

Teacher have the right to

establish classroom rules

GOALS OF MISBEHAVIOUR

Create optimum classroom

environment

INTRODUCTION

TO TEACHERS

REWARD
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
ROUTINES

CRITIQUES
Rewards are
counterproductive some
believe that punishment
is needed rewards are
extrinsic

1.
2.
3.
4.

Getting attention
Power and control
Revenge
Inadequacy

Dreikurs suggest teacher should:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Give reinforcement
Speaks in positive terms
Be democratic rather than autocratic
Encourage for improvement not
perfection
5. Emphasize pupils strength
6. Help pupil from their mistake.

Serve not as a tool to punish

misbehaviour but as a tool to
prevent
HOSTILE
NON ASSERTIVE
AN ASSERTIVE TEACHER
Use firm tone of voice but in
positive manner
Maintain eye contact
Identify wants and feeling in
interpersonal situations
Protects the right of both the
teacher and students