The Most Controversial Form Of Classroom Discipline

The Assertive Discipline Model is a model that comes under the Management Theories. The two main theorises behind this model if discipline are Lee and Marlene Carter, the husband and wife duo have put thousands of hours research into helping perfect this model (Allen, 1996). They see the Assertive Discipline Model as being an approach that is direct and positive; it allows the teachers to teach and the students to be in an environment where they are able to lean to their best ability (Allen, 1996). The Carter’s model of Assertive Discipline relies on the teacher to punish unacceptable behaviour in a way in which will deter the child from repeating this behaviour again (Allen, 1996). A key point that Carter and Carter make in their model of Assertive Discipline is that the behaviour that is expected in the classroom is well known, there are warnings given to the students about their behaviour reminding them what is expected of them and then it is expected that the teacher following through with the consequence that adheres with the incorrect behaviour (Konza, Grainger & Bradshaw, 2001). Teachers using the Assertive Model will under no circumstances tolerate students that disrupt them the teacher, or other students from learning (Konza, Grainger & Bradshaw, 2001). The consequences for students that have misbehaved must be clear and concise so that the students themselves have a clear understanding of what the punishment is and what the behaviour is that

Corporal punishment, as a measure of correction or of maintaining discipline and order in schools, is permitted. However, it shall be used only when all other alternative means of discipline have failed, and then only in reasonable form and upon the recommendation of the principal. If found necessary, it shall be administered by a certificated administrator in the presence of a witness who is an employee of the school district. It should never be inflicted in the presence of other pupils, nor without a witness. Corporal punishment shall be administered only by swatting the buttocks with a paddle. When it becomes necessary to use corporal punishment, it shall be administered so that there can be no chance of bodily injury or harm. Striking a student on the head or face is not permitted. The teacher or principal shall submit a report to the superintendent, explaining the reason for the use of corporal punishment as well as the details of the administration of the same.

Once these rules and consequences are developed they will be posted around the school to serve as a continues reminder for all students and staff. All staff will be trained on the rules and consequences and they will be revisited throughout the year. We will also complete a book study on Discipline with Dignity by Curwin, Mendler, and Mendler. This will allow the staff to become well versed in dealing with discipline situations. During the book study, we will role play and model discipline situations as well. This will give all staff members the necessary tools to deal with a discipline situation when one

During this time parents would often beat and spank their children. Physical punishment was much more common during this time and was not looked down upon by society. Parents and school teachers were more likely to discipline a child by spanking or paddling them. This taught children that misbehavior would lead to consequences and would therefore decrease bad behavior. One article states, “Teachers could paddle a student who was unruly and disrespectful, and we lived by the covenant if one of us got in trouble at school — that was nothing compared to what we would face at home” (Sutherland). This kind of action would not be seen today. While this kind of punishment has been around for a long time and has changed which makes it unique during the 60’s. Some doctors and psychologists have debated over this for many years and some have even changed their ideas throughout time. One example can be seen through Dr. Spock. Lauren Steele explains, “But when the first generation of Spock-raised babies turned into the rebellious teens of the 1960s and 1970s got to the scene, Dr. Spock’s ideas took a hit from the stricter, more regimented experts” (Steele). Originally Spock said that children did not need harsh punishment and that parents’ instincts were usually correct. After an era of not hitting the children became rebellious and rabble rousers which opened

If a teacher sent in a referral it was not addressed by administration if they had not contacted the parent first (there were issues that were classified as automatic office referrals). Teachers were also told that between class changes they were to be out and in the hallways. Duties had always been assigned; however the new administration walked around making sure that teachers were where they were supposed to be during their assigned times. This new expectation set the tone across the school very quickly. Each teacher has a 10 minute duty typically attached to the lunch period or the beginning/ending of the day. The school discipline policy has 3 levels of offenses. Level 1 is primarily classroom and hallway discipline issues. Level 2 includes offenses such as tobacco use violation, cussing a teacher, refusing to do as they are told, etc. these are automatic office referrals. Level 3 involves offenses that could have a student arrested or suspended. Data from last year does not show a decrease in discipline issues it actually shows a slight increase. The main reason for that is teachers were supported in handling discipline and they stopped turning a blind eye.

Her credentials are professional nanny with “twenty-five years experience of helping families." Her stake in this issue is to help “parents transform the troublesome behavior of children and bring more peace and harmony to families.” She aims this book at parents of toddlers and young children. Her purpose is to persuade readers that discipline is not a bad thing and inform readers the proper way of implementing effective discipline techniques. She writes in an effort to “change that perception here and now because… parents’ inner conflict over the idea of discipline has led to lax, inconsistent, and ineffective methods of disciplining children, resulting in their being raised without proper limits and boundaries, and ultimately without respect, empathy, and compassion for others.” She claims that by implementing her five toddler rules parents will head in the right direction to creating “well-behaved respectful individuals.” She argues as related to the topic, discipline absolutely must not be physical… I’m credited in Great Britain with being responsible for 67 percent of parents now choosing not to spank, by helping them learn effective nonphysical discipline techniques. She reports a statistical ratio of parents who were spanked as children and currently claim to spank their children (sharp decline). She reports her findings resulted because the adulds who recieved corporal punishment as

It was apparent no silliness was allowed, the students had to sit in a certain manner, respond in a certain manner and behavior in a certain manner. In schools today students do not have the same level of respect for teachers or adults. The rules about disciplining students is much different today than it was in the time of a one-room school house.

It is a fact that classroom management and discipline has always been a challenge to pre-service teachers as they do not know and have not acquired the necessary skills to deal with unruly learners effectively. Often so, teachers in service use strategies that are incorrect or rather unacceptable; whether this is done intentionally or under certain desperation to gain control and respect of the learners. It is prevalent across the globe. Although the South African system has used corporal punishment for many years to maintain discipline and management in the classroom; there have always been other alternative ways which are effective and better as opposed to the harsh way of discipline. The Constitution of South Africa specifically banned the use of this harsh treatment because of the awareness that children are vulnerable and defenceless; therefore they are the ones who are at risk of being victims of crime, beatings and psychological trauma that are an ultimate result of being bullied by adults. My claim is that strategies used to maintain classrooms in public schools are not acceptable if they cause a negative effect to the development of our children. And I will argue that there are other alternatives that could be used to make sure that the classes run smooth and without causing any intimidation to either the learners or teachers in this industry, as the South African Journal of Education mentions that

From the Middle Ages to the late 20th century children were disciplined with rods or rulers in schools, work and at home. (Lambert P.2 )

An emergency room physician sees the welts and deep purple bruises of the thighs and buttocks of a twelve-year-old and does what he must do under the law: he reports a possible case of child abuse. The county social worker arrives and finds that the injuries did not occur at home but were the result of a spanking administered earlier in the day by a teacher who had used a wooden paddle. The boy had misbehaved in a gym class. The social worker told the boy’s father that if he had beaten his son, he would probably be in jail. The teachers abuse is protected by the law. (qtd in Wekesser 66)

Corporal punishment has been practiced for many centuries, available throughout many countries. This form of punishment is thought to be an effective method for obedience. However, corporal punishment is becoming a growing concern throughout the US. Multiple research reveals that the obedience gained from corporal punishment lasts only for a short amount of time and may cause other issues, both mentally and physically. Each individual has a set of ethics that differs from every other person. Due to this difference, there have been many controversies in the use of corporal punishment. This becomes an issue in multiple environments for teachers and parents alike. As said before, each individual's set of ethics differethical frame differs and thus each teacher must incorporate their own ethics into the educational environment. Since there are no defining lines for the degrees of physical pain dealt to the students,#there are line 2017 its called abuse it is up to those in charge to see if the physical punishment was fit for the act of disobedience. In Asian countries, such as India, corporal punishment is often used for academic reasons, howeverbut western countries, such as the United States, often incorporate corporal punishment to reinforce the compliance of students. Educators need to reexamine the situation and gauge the student body’s voice.

Educators being allowed to physically discipline students originated from a religious proverb in the bible “He who spares the rod hates his son but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him” (THE HOLY BIBLE, 2011). Corporal punishment was thought of by the community as acceptable moral behaviour but this code of conduct will not be beneficial to children in terms of secular humanism as children will come to associate discipline with physical abuse. In this case it is evident that secular humanism has ultimately influenced our morality, as in the modern South African education system corporal punishment is prohibited “everyone has the right not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading

In today 's day kids are not outside playing as much as they use to, compared to previous generations but in fact spend there life 's indoors with there faces glued to electronic devices. Today 's kids are growing up without being punished, spanked, grounded or even sat in a timeout corner for three minutes. According to Calvin College psychology professor Dr. Marjorie Gunnoe, “ According to the research, children spanked up to the age of 6 were likely as teenagers to perform better at school and were more likely to want to go to college than their peers who had never been physically disciplined.” When it comes to a child, brain development starts at a young age. The younger a child is taught these important lessons the more likely they

When I first looked over this assignment I must say I was very excited to take both of these “tests” to find out what my teaching style and classroom discipline methods were. The scores in my results of my teaching style inventory were all very close and are as follows: Expert 3, Formal authority 3.75, Personal Model 3.5, Facilitator 4.5, and Delegator 3.375. In an ideal world, I would like to think that I teach using all of these “personalities” at different times. However, while my scores are all fairly close, there is one that stands out from the others; facilitator.

This Classroom RULES!! The classroom rules are here to ensure that everyone has a safe and beneficial experience in math class. Read the classroom rules and answer the following questions: