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TO: Dr. Joe Scarcella
(EVOC 502/3 Instructor)
ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE Assertive discipline is an approach to classroom management. It involves a high level of teacher control in the class. It is also called the "take-control" approach to teaching, as the teacher controls their classroom in a firm but positive manner. The approach maintains that teachers must establish rules and directions that clearly define the limits of acceptable and unacceptable student responsibility, teach these rules and directions, and ask for assistance from parents and/or administrators when support is needed in handling the behavior of students. Part of this approach is developing a clear classroom discipline plan that consists of rules which students must follow at all times, positive recognition and rewards that students will receive for following the rules, and penalties that result when students choose not to follow the rules. These consequences should escalate when a student breaks the same rule.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS A student organization is a voluntary association of students lead by an advisor at institutions of secondary and higher education for a specific purpose. Student organizations often help students identify with and relate to the campus or subjects they attend, and so they greatly improve student recruitment and retention rates. The procedure for setting up a new club is relatively simple, although the process is long. A club constitution and charter must be drafted with adoption of by-laws. A mission statement will also help decide the right direction and establish goals and objectives. Deciding on leadership roles will guide the the club and help to provide a student leadership role rather than governed by the advisor. Funding of the club can be found in boosters or sales of goods or services of the club. |
Aug. 2005
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