Test 4 Flashcards
Discipline is done ____ a child, not _____ a child to make the child _____.
done FOR a child, not TO a child to make them SELF-DISCIPLINE
What does discipline do?
📏trains
📏improves
📏molds
📏strengthens
📏perfects character
How to Establish Control/Discipline
🎮Be friendly
🎮Be firm
🎮Speak with authority and force (low and slow)
🎮Establish good eye contact
🎮Keep class moving and focused
🎮Establish procedures
Why do some teachers lack control?
🤪Lack concept of God’s call (lack confidence)
🤪Want to be liked
🤪Afraid of students or parent confrontations
🤪Not prepared to teach
🤪Fail to analyze problems adequately
What are the results of ineffective class control?
🎛️Learning is hindered
🎛️Overall program is hindered
🎛️Parents lose faith in school
🎛️Student’s character is weakened
🎛️Conscientious students are disillusioned and may not return
What are the 2 types of Discipline/Management techniques?
Preventative and Corrective
Preventative Discipline/Management
👨🏼🏫Motivated
👨🏼🏫Organized
👨🏼🏫Prepared
👨🏼🏫Consistent
👨🏼🏫Urgent pace
👨🏼🏫Praise
Corrective Discipline/Management
👩🏻🎓Must correct
👩🏻🎓Training is necessary
Classroom management don’ts
🤬Snap fingers
🤬Say “shhhh”
🤬Use light switch or bell
🤬Say “shut up” or “hush”
🤬Let problems spread
🤬Ask student’s permission
🤬Use administration as front line
What are some corrective actions you can take against students who are misbehaving?
😈Prolonged, firm stare
😈Speak low & slow
😈Stand by student
😈Student hides eyes
😈Students stands by chair
😈Privilege is denied
😈Conference in hallway
😈Isolate from others
😈Contact parents
😈Conference at school with parents
T/F: Taking away a child’s full recess time is a good punishment.
F: limit, but don’t remove (this applies to privileges other than recess as well)
T/F: You should call a students parents as soon as they misbehave.
F: think 3 strikes/days - you’re out, as a rule of thumb
How can you help yourself prepare to speak to students parents/administration about discipline problems?
Document everything in detail!
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (no detention)?
🪑Slouching
👣Feet on desk
😴Sleeping in class
📚Not having all materials
⏰Late to class
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (detention given)?
🗣️Communication
🚶🏻♂️Out of seat without permission
📝Passing notes
📓Studying for another class
🍬Chewing gum
📲Cell phone going off
🙄Rolling Eyes
(also, repeated minor - no detention - infractions)