EDUL 6024                                                                                       Pamela
Barnett

Student Discipline in
Schools                                                          Activity
#1

Identify the characteristics of a positive, proactive
approach to student behavior management/discipline and comment on the
advantages of such an approach.

A strong investment in the prevention of
disruptive behavior.

Define, teach and support expected student
behaviors

Establish competent learning and teaching
cultures

i.
A high
expectation for achievement is set

ii.
Interesting and
engaging lessons utilized

iii.
Plans for
transition times within lessons

Create an inviting classroom/school climate of
courtesy and respect

i.
Students feel
ownership

ii.
Students share
responsibility of classroom jobs

iii.
A high
expectation for behavior  is set

Structure a positive physical environment

i.
Clean, organized
and un-crowded

Establish clear rules and procedures

i.
Phrase rules
positively

ii.
Keep list of
rules short

iii.
Be consistent

iv.
Involve students
in creating classroom rules when appropriate

Commitment on the part of all staff

An established efficient system for identifying
and responding to at-risk youth early.

Create a separate and distinct discipline
system for students at risk of disruptive behavior

Capacity for highly intensive interventions for
students with chronic problem behaviors.

High-intensity support for high-intensity
behavior

Collect and use information about student
behavior to guide ongoing improvement.

Analyze trends in discipline problems

Modify approach to fit the needs of the
organization

A highly visible and supportive principal

Delegation of routine discipline authority to
teachers

High level of communication and partnership with
the community

DOES NOT ambush itself.

By believing getting tough is enough

By focusing on the difficult few

By looking for the quick fix

By believing someone else has the solution that
will work

By believing more is better

Remembers the adage: “An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

References

A proactive approach to classroom management.  (2005).
Retrieved April 19,

2006,
from http://www.plsweb.com/resurcews/newsletters/

enews_archives/40/2005.01/06