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Describe one or two discipline policies in place in your classroom or at your school that adhere to the model discussed in this lesson. Have they been effective?
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All of our discipline polices are connected to Scripture. When a child needs to be redirected, we reference our Code of Conduct in connection with Scripture.
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One discpline policy we had was making sure discipline was less by having a structured classroom and curriculum. Also, correcting bad behavior by modeling good behavior and have students demonstrate or correct to the appropriate behavior. Not only that but teaching self responsibility and owning up to mistakes.
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All of the discipline policies in my school center around correction, not punishment. We try to correct students instead of focusing on punishment. It is effective but it is hard to walk that line. Sometimes although not meaning to, consequences can turn into punishments for even the best intentioned teacher.
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One discipline policy we had at the last Christian school I taught at was that if a student was disrespectful to the teacher or their classmates or was disruptive in course, that student had to stay for about 15 minutes after school and either help clean that teacher’s room or write an apology letter to said teacher. It was very effective.
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One discipline is respecting your adults, peers and yourself. Showing respect and honoring others shows how much you know they are valuable and made in the image of God. This allows an atmosphere for students to take risks and accelerate their learning.