1. Addressing Student Behaviors through Assertive Discipline Approach
Assertive teachers listen carefully to what their students have to say, speak respectfully to them, and treat everyone fairly (not necessarily equally).
* Clearly stated classroom rules and procedures and concise directions are given to students who need to have outside control
*Teacher is respectful when addressing misbehavior
*Teacher will react confidently and quickly in situations that require behavior management.
*Students who comply with rules are positively reinforced
*Allows for the building of trusting relationships between teacher and student
2. Create an Effective Classroom Environment
Adapting the classroom environment to prevent misbehaviors as well as encourage appropriate behaviors.
*An organized classroom has materials and resources accessible, clutter is limited, and distractions are minimized.
*The arrangement of desks and clearly defined work areas will communicate to students how they will interact with the teacher and with other students during instruction and learning activities.
*Schedules and lessons are adjusted for the learners.
*Highly structured lessons are followed by lessons/activities that involve more movement.
*Lengths of lessons are monitored and adjusted to meet student individual needs.
*Snack time and stretch and break times are part of the daily routine
*Students know when they will go to specials: music, art, gym, etc by seeing posted schedule on the wall
Reference
Canter, L., & Canter, M. (1976). Assertive Discipline. Santa Monica, California:
Canter and Associates, Inc.