Positive Discipline

Consider the following topics. Punishment: Adult’s response to behavior that makes the student “pay” for what he/she has done or failed to do. We often define this as a consequence. Rewards/Reinforcement: Adult’s response to behavior that gives something to the student for doing what the adult wants him/her to do. Which of the following is an example of a reward?

• Detention for being late

• Extra recess time for completing homework

• Writing lines for talking in class

• Cleaning the classroom for not following rules

Identify 1 positive and 1 negative aspect of rewards.

• Positive: Motivation; Negative: Dependency

• Positive: Encouragement; Negative: high cost

• Positive: Satisfaction; Negative: Inequality

• Positive: Recognition; Negative: Pressure

Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we need to make them feel worse?

• From traditional educational practices

• From modern psychological studies

• From ancient philosophical teachings

• From contemporary parenting books

Positive discipline could work because:

• It encourages good behavior through positive reinforcement.

• It relies on punishment to enforce rules.

• It ignores bad behavior completely.

• It is the same as traditional discipline methods.

The importance of Relationship-Building and Communication in positive discipline is:

• To establish trust and understanding

• To enforce strict rules

• To maintain authority

• To avoid conflict

Encouragement plays a role in positive discipline by:

• Building self-esteem and confidence

• Promoting fear and anxiety

• Encouraging competition among peers

• Focusing on punishment

Understanding The Child’s World is crucial in positive discipline because:

• It helps in building a strong emotional connection.

• It allows for better academic performance.

• It ensures strict adherence to rules.

• It promotes independence from parents.

In what ways can a Teacher act as a Role Model in positive discipline?

• By setting a good example through their behavior

• By enforcing strict rules without exceptions

• By ignoring minor misbehaviors

• By allowing students to do whatever they want

R-E-S-P-E-C-T contributes to positive discipline by:

• Encouraging mutual understanding

• Promoting strict rules

• Fostering competition

• Ignoring individual needs

Identify an effective Problem Solving Solution in positive discipline.

• Time-out strategy

• Positive reinforcement

• Ignoring the behavior

• Yelling at the child