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Assertive discipline
Key Elements of Assertive Discipline
 Assertive style
 Broken-record response
 Class rules
 Consequences
 Discipline
 Hostile style
 Negative consequences
 Nonassertive style
 Positive reinforcement
 Severe clause
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Positive reinforcement and negative

consequences will foster appropriate
behaviour in the classroom.
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Rewards and punishment are effective

Both the teachers and students have
rights
The aim is to create an optimal learning
environment
Be consistent in enforcing rules and
consequences
Have a discipline plan
Be assertive
 Assertive Discipline Involves:

 State expectations clearly, firmly & in a straightforward manner

 Have a simple, organized, structured plan.

 Use of clear, firm, calm tone of voice, and eye contact.

 Use students names

 Use of non-verbal clues that support statements.

 Influence behaviour without threats.

 Teachers should:
 decide what is best for students and expect
compliance.
 encourage cooperation in the classroom.
 be confident when responding to behaviour.
 build a bond with students based on trust, positive
student relationships.
 listen carefully to students.
 respect and treat all students fairly (without yelling)
 positively reinforce struggling students.
 Positive and Negative Consequences
Negative
Positive
 Compliment students  Loss of reward time.
for good behaviour.  Loss of recess or a
detention.
 Personal attention
 Positive notes
 Special Rewards  If you have positive
rewards students feel
 Material Rewards more welcome in the
 Home Rewards classroom. This
increases a bond with
 Group Rewards the teacher and you
are more likely to
comply with
expectations.
 Canter & Canter describe three types of teachers:

Hostile

 Teachers see students as adversaries.

 Use punishment approach.

 Use shouting/threats, address students in an abusive way.

 Use sarcasm, derogatory remarks.

 Overbearing, often lose their temper.

 Assertive:

 Clear, confident.

 Model and make expectations known to students,

parents, or administration.

 Calmly insist students follow rules.

 Use actions to follow words, establish limits for their

students and enforce them.

 Students receive positive benefits with compliance.

 Sometimes ignore unacceptable behaviour.

Non Assertive ( Passive)

 failure to be clear/reasonable/ laissez-faire, leave

students confused.

 feel it is wrong to place demands on students.

 cannot establish standards of behaviour.

 fail to back up words with actions.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGzLoNUF15I
The basic principle teachings are:

I will not tolerate any students stopping me

from teaching.
I will not tolerate any students to prevent
another student from learning.
I will not tolerate any student engaging in
any behaviour that is not in the student’s
best interest and the best interest of others.
I will immediately reinforce and recognize
appropriate behaviour.
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