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-HAIM GINOTT(1922-1973)
By:
Angela Devung Dennis
Nur Safawanie binti Mohd.Syahril
Siti Amerah binti Ramli
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ABOUT
HAIM
GINOTT
Born in Israel in 1922 as Haim G.
Ginzburg
Worked as an an elementary school
teacher
Immigrated to the US in 1947
His philosophy uniquely combined
compassion with boundary setting
Wrote many books, including :
-Between Parent and Child (1965)
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-Between Parent and Teenager (1967)
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Teacher and
Child
(1971)
Ginott
highlighted
the critical role of
communication in discipline
Ginott is known for setting the
personal, caring tone that prevails in
todays systems of discipline.
DEFINITION
Harmonious
communication
between
a teacher and
pupils.
DESCRIPTION
OF THEORIES
It is
important
to use
discipline
in place of
punishmen
t
Teacher must
include
cooperative
learning
Teacher should
always be
respectful of
pupils needs.
Pupils should
never
experience any
teacher
belittling them
Teacher must
model
communicatio
n that is
congruent
with pupils
emotions and
surroundings.
The Approaches
/Strategies
STRENGTHS
Focus on positive
treatment, acceptance
and acknowledgement
Positive rapport
enhance classroom
learning environment
Fosters positive
relationships
Lack comprehensive
and cohesive model
WEAKNESSE
S
WEAKNESSE
S
Less effective in
dealing with severe
behaviour
infractions
influential element in
creating the suitable
climate in the
classroom whether
positive or negative.
E.g: If teachers
demonstrate
understanding when a
child makes a mistake,
he or she will be more
willing to keep
learning.
Encourages teachers to
set clear boundaries for
behaviours while
acknowledging and
exploring emotions.