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Unit IV

Chapter 3

Self discipline connotes internal


motivation for ones behavior, the
internalization of domestic ideals and
is most evident when external
regulations of behavior are absent.
-George Bear

It is controlled behavior.
It constitutes the next important concern of
teachers as part of good management.

Focus questions

What are some causes of disciplinary problems?


How can disciplinary problems be prevented?
What is Canters mode of assertive discipline?
What are acceptable and unacceptable ways of
dealing with discipline problems?

Some causes
of Disciplinary
Problems

1. Unfavorable learning conditions


Overcrowded with more than the regular number of students to a
class.

Poor lighting facilities and inadequate ventilation


Furniture and cabinets are disorderly positioned.

Inappropriate seating arrangement


Near sources of noise

2. Teachers poor management skills


The teachers lack of adequate knowledge and
skills in handling occurrences of misbehavior
likewise contribute to a trouble-prone setting.

3. Students Varied Background


Family background
Physical and mental capacities
Emotional traits among others.

HOW TO PREVENT DISCIPLINE


PROBLEMS

1. Depending on the students abilities and interests,


teachers can implement group-oriented
methodologies such as:
Cooperative learning approach
Team learning
Peer tutoring
Group projects and collections

2. Of prime importance are the teachers personal


attributes such as:
patience
compassion
Concern and caring attitude
Respect and trust for others

3. The teachers personalities influence students


behavior.
Warm and respectable relationship
Sincere and straight forward communications
Unpretentious gestures
Avoid showing unusual closeness or favoritism.

4. Teachers teaching style

Appropriate
assessment tools
and evaluation
techniques

3. The teachers personalities influence students


behavior.
Warm and respectable relationship
Sincere and straight forward communications
Unpretentious gestures
Avoid showing unusual closeness or favoritism.

Authoritarian
Control

Assertive

Laissez faire
Let Do

No Control

Authoritarian setting

The teacher has total control of discipline.

Discipline is believed to be the exclusive responsibility of the teacher

He/she has the right to insist on proper behavior.


He/she announces the rules that the students are expected to follow.

Respect and trust for others

Laissez faire setting

The students can do as they please.

There is no teacher control

Assertive Discipline

Discipline is both a responsibility of the


teacher and the students.

Students participate
in formulating rules
for their own
behavior and they
are expected to
observe them.

Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems


(Acceptable and effective)

Use verbal reinforces that encourage good behavior and discourage


bad tendencies.

Use non-verbal gestures, frown or a hard look to dissuade


them from mischiefs.
Dialogues can help in discovering problems and agreeing on
mutually beneficial solutions.

Award merits for good behavior and demerits for


inconsistencies and lapses.
Give students the freedom to express or explain agitated
feelings and misgivings rather than censure them right away.

Unacceptable and ineffective


Scolding and harsh words as a reprimand will have a negative effect
on the entire class.

Nagging and faultfinding, together with long sermons are


repugnant and nasty.
Denying a student some privileges due to unnecessary hyperactivity
can all the more encourage repititions.

Use of ridicule sarcasm could humiliate and embarrass a


student.
Grades for academic achievement should not be affected
due due tomisdemeanor

Five effective disciplinary interventions


backed up by research:
Teacher Reaction

Tangible recognition
Direct cost
Group contingency
Home Contingency

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