As proven in many surveys, teachers choose classroom discipline and classroom management as one of the most important aspects in teaching. This chapter offers many tools and examples that help us develop our technique for fostering student self control. As Andrea said in class Chapter 9 makes these examples seem “Easier said then done.” and I completely agree.
As teachers I believe we have two goals, one to teach and educate our students and two to help students become “considerate citizens who exhibit self-control and take responsibility for their own actions.” As new teachers I understand this may create a humongous conflict, because of course we are going to want all of our students to like us and be accepted. Because you will respect your students creating a disciplinary plan is very important because it will help them grow toward independence not only academically but CHARACTERISTICLY as well.
As for as my classroom and my rules I would have to keep in mind our quote and our goal as teachers to combine intelligence and character so here is my so called “shopping list” of rules, tools, and laws. I will always treat my students with dignity and respect by active listening, model and teaching, smiling, controlling my emotions (which may be hard to do sometimes) and addressing behavior in the appropriate way. As for misbehavior I feel as the way I would correct a student will be depending on the student and the misbehavior that occurred especially in a special ed. classroom. I will always use positive reinforcement; avoid power struggles, being proactive, and redirection. Always showing I care and respect the students. I feel as if I were to combine bits and pieces of the ways of discipline we learned in class on Monday (from assertive dispicipline, positive discipline, choice theory, congruent communication etc.) and years of experience I believe I will eventually find the way it works. Always remember if I doesn’t work… FIX IT.
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it is SO easier said than done! i love that this book is so matter of fact about everything! dont they know? this is one of the hardest parts of teaching! one person can throw off everything you are trying to do in that classroom. i just have to take some deep breaths....
I agree with both you and jenny. It is frusterating when you are in a classroom and you feel like the kids just dont care to listen to you no matter what the consequence. I liked the end of your reflection when you said, "if it doesnt work, FIX IT" and I completely agree. If you have a set of rules and behavior guidelines and they really don't work for your children, change them. Everyone is different and rules may work one year, but not the next. It is important to be consistant but you don't have to be exact every time.
I love your humility. You're not afraid to recognize that mastering classroom management may take years of trial and error. And I admire your confidence - "I will eventually find the way it works."
I'm glad you mentioned wanting to be liked and accepted by your students because I think some teachers are so worried about being liked and accepted by their students that they completely forget about discipline and classroom management. Being liked and accepted by our students but also disciplining them at the same time is, like we said in class, MUCH easier said than done! But the teachers that can figure out how to balance the two are the ones that will have the most impact on their students.
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