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Assertive Discipline

Susan Blythe GoodmanNicholas HammettGreta Block

+Lee and Marlene Canter

Consultants for school systems in 1970s

Observed lack of discipline training for teachers

Conducted research about successful teachers Assertive about rules Positive reinforcement Rarely used negative

consequences

+History of the Assertive Discipline Theory Lee developed simple theory for

teachers

1976: started company to promote theory

Currently, Lee has written over 40 books and programs

1 million teachers trained

Expansion into new fields: Violence prevention Motivation Conflict resolution

+Assertive Discipline

No such thing as a perfect teacher

Students need: Clear behavior expectations limits Positive recognition and support

+Assertive Discipline

Behavior should be addressed early in school year

Be consistent Every student Every situation

Have a plan Rules Supportive feedback Corrective actions

+Assertive Discipline: rules

Basic and few

Avoid rules that will not be in effect at all times

Ask students for rule suggestion

Choose rules that only address behavior

+Assertive Discipline: supportive feedback

Encourages good behavior

Be specific: use verbal or written awards

Tell “home” about achievements

Use a class-wide behavior feed-back system

+Assertive Discipline: Corrective Actions

Deal with disruptive behavior quickly, calmly and consistently

Be prepared with corrective actions

Actions should be hierarchical

Be comfortable with the actions and using them

+Applying it to Islandwood

Consistency

Setting clear rules Few and basic Use Islandwood’s base rules

Give supportive feedback Gratitudes Team building challenges Use destination awards

Be prepared with corrective actions Use Ed team and teachers as

support