-
Describe your discipline philosophy. Do you think you are disciplining in a way that nurtures your students?
-
I have a lot of work to do in this area! One area where I have no tolerance is bullying and teasing and meanness. Sadly, it is one of the principal’s kids that is the worse. I feel as though I am nurturing and loving, but I do need to crack down on my discipline techniques. I give too many chances.
-
I need to shift more of my discipline conversations to be done quietly at my desk.
-
While disciplining my students I am teaching them life lessons. I remind them that the course rules serve an important purpose, and he/she who wishes to breaks them will have consequences. I remind my students that discipline is an important virtue, and the more disciplined you are, the more things you accomplish. I also remind them that this is true not inside the classroom, but also at home, and their lives outside the school walls. As a teacher, I must also follow the rules of my school, and we can all do it with by encouraging and supporting one another!
-
I do think that I have some strengths in this area. I very clearly set the expectations for my course at the beginning of the year, and we continue to practice them through the year. Students know the rules and they know that if they choose to break them, there is a consequence. I know that sometimes, though, some students push my buttons and instead of reacting firmly, I give too many chances, and so they run with it. It’s discipline on my part and being consistent that is critical to a positive discipline classroom management system.
-
Discipline helps students to understand boundaries. It helps to guide students and reduce problematic situations. It also allows for deeper conversations about sin and the brokenness of our world. It lets us talk about and practice forgiveness and consequences.