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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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one discipline we do in my classroom is respect. It is important that we show respect to others. God respects us so we should respect others. We also talk in my classroom about the importance of not lying. Yes, all of us make mistakes but we should not lie and try to hide it from God. It is important to tell the truth.
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At our school, we have boundaries that teach students how to be respectful of other people and property. Students are frequently reminded how to manage conflict, based on the Matthew principle. We have found that initially, the students would resist the boundaries, but eventually, once they learn where those lines are, they appreciate the structure and respect the authority that is involved.
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Small infractions are dealt with a warning/demerit system. Multiple demerits lead to detention, each Wednesday afternoon, after school. This is indeed effective.
Larger infractions that go against our school policies can result in dismissal. But each student has the opportunity to go through a “restoration” program, and be readmitted the following school year.
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Stating expectations, stating what they did. Telling them why following expectations is a benefit, and asking them to adhere to expectations.
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There are some rules that have very clear-cut consequences. These are the best as the student knows exactly what the rule is and what will happen when they don’t follow it. It’s not a favoritism thing or because that teacher is too strict. There is no emotion tied to it. These clear-cut boundaries have served students the most. There is still grace and forgiveness, but the consequence is there.
