Assertive Discipline

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Assertive Discipline

• by Group 1
• Miriam Beasley
• Gloria Hobbs
• Beverly Jackson
• Bridgett Miller

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What is Assertive Discipline?

• Assertive discipline is a direct and positive
  approach to discipline that makes it possible for
  the teacher to teach and the students to learn.
  Lee and Marlene Canter developed this model which
  focuses on training parents and teachers in the
  use of assertive disciplinary techniques. In
  this model the teacher insists on proper behavior
  from the student. It is a system in which
  negative consequences are consistently meted out
  for rule infractions. These consequences
  increase in severity when behavior is repeated.
  This model is based on several principles which
  are its key points.

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What are the key points of assertive discipline?

• A. Positive relationships between student and
  teacher
• 1. model trust and respect
• 2. know your student

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• B. Establish rules and expectations
• 1. choose 5-6 rules
• 2. post rules in classroom

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• C. Monitor misbehavior
• 1. consistent monitoring
• 2. example consequences

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• D. Negative consequences to enforce limits
• 1. withdrawing a privilege
• 2. detention

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• E. Positive consequences
• 1. praise good behavior verbally
• 2. respond physically
• (a) with rewards
• (b) immediate response
• (c) special privileges
• (d) positive notes

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• F. Establish parental support
• 1. beginning of the year contract
• 2. express expectations
• 3. keep parents informed

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What are the strengths of assertive discipline?

• Simple to use and straightforward.
• Gives teacher power.
• Involves parents and administrators in discipline
  process.
• Student security is enhanced.

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What are the weaknesses of assertive discipline?

• Lack of student involvement in the management
  process.
• Rules are non-negotiable.
• Control is externally imposed on students.
• Fails to deal with underlying cause of discipline
  problems.
• Model advocates student suspension.

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References

• Canter, L., and M. Canter. 1976. Assertive
  discipline
• A take-charge approach for todays
  educator. Seal
• Beach, CA Canter and Associates
• Canter, L., and M. Canter. 2001. Assertive
  Discipline
• Positive behavior management for todays
• classrooms. 3rd ed. Los Angeles Canter and
• Associates.
• Mandlebaum, L. H., Russell, S. C., Krouse, J.,
  
• Ganter, M. (1983). Assertive Discipline
  An effective classroom
• behavior management program. Behavioral
  Disorders, 8(4),
• 258-264.
• http//www.behavioradvisor.com/Assertive
  Discipline.html