1
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common cause of misbehavior
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- Inexperience / ignorance:
- X u.stand rules classroom /dominant culture school
…Make rules clear + explaining using concrete examples - Developmental stage of learner:
-Young learn about world by touching +doing…difficult to sit still.
…assist them making age-appropriate rules. - Curiosity:
-poor socio-economic background, books X freely available
…Allow learners few min to look at book before starting the lesson - need to belong:
-gain acceptance-others. - need for recognition:
- starving for attention (neg attention better -no attention) - need for power /control:
- want let the other learners know who in charge - Anger Release:
full of anger + resentment + X know how handle/ express strong feelings correctly - Family - Related Factors:
- lack parent involvement - School related factors:
- lack teachers as role models
- neg school climate
- teacher incompetence
- overcrowded schools - Factors from society:
- racial conflict
- poor housing +medical services
- availability illegal firearms
2
Q
3 Approaches to discipline are:
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- behaviouristic approach (authoritarian):
- obedience is target behavior
- punishment+ rewards used
- use pos +neg reinforcements
- providing correct stimuli - humanistic approach:
- emphasizes individual freedom
- pays attention to the dignity + worth of individual learners - Democratic models:
- discipline be reasonable + reflect respect
- relevant to the behaviors giving rise to the disciplinary action
“critical constructivist approach”:
- learners actively + intentionally “construct meaning” for themselves
- quality of relationship b.ween teacher +learners=crucial
- teacher needs invest time in getting know + u.stand learners
3
Q
goals of discipline
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- positive self concept
- X categorize learners
- understood + disciplined as individuals. - Self discipline
- Moral autonomy
- governed +guided by oneself ( source of control)
- X need “policing” to keep them on right path
4
Q
Promoting positive behaviour /school climate:
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-nurture
-inclusive
-principal is active participant in activities.
- Model the right behavior
-code of conduct for the school (whats accepted as appropriate behavior).
-clear rules in the classroom
(few, easily understood, justifiable +enforceable).
-Praise + Rewards (Planned +spontaneous )
-relationship building
-Give opportunity to succeed
-avoid favoritism
-Involve parents discipline + decision making
5
Q
approaches / guidelines to punishment of learners:
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- X degrade or humiliate
- fit the offence
- does make sense?
- does make learner accountable his/her actions?
- does keep learner’s + teacher’s dignity intact? - X given in anger
- take place asap after event
- be unpleasant
- After, event be considered closed
6
Q
Types/Levels of misconduct:
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- level 1: in classroom
- level 2: breaking school rules
- level 3: serious violation of the school code
- level 4: very serious violation of school code
- level 5: criminal acts which breach the law
7
Q
negative effects of punishment:
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- anger
- damaged relationships
- fear
- missed opportunity for learning
- damage to self esteem
- lack of inner controls
