Test 4 Flashcards
(33 cards)
Discipline is done ____ a child, not _____ a child to make the child _____.
done FOR a child, not TO a child to make them SELF-DISCIPLINE
What does discipline do?
📏trains
📏improves
📏molds
📏strengthens
📏perfects character
How to Establish Control/Discipline
🎮Be friendly
🎮Be firm
🎮Speak with authority and force (low and slow)
🎮Establish good eye contact
🎮Keep class moving and focused
🎮Establish procedures
Why do some teachers lack control?
🤪Lack concept of God’s call (lack confidence)
🤪Want to be liked
🤪Afraid of students or parent confrontations
🤪Not prepared to teach
🤪Fail to analyze problems adequately
What are the results of ineffective class control?
🎛️Learning is hindered
🎛️Overall program is hindered
🎛️Parents lose faith in school
🎛️Student’s character is weakened
🎛️Conscientious students are disillusioned and may not return
What are the 2 types of Discipline/Management techniques?
Preventative and Corrective
Preventative Discipline/Management
👨🏼🏫Motivated
👨🏼🏫Organized
👨🏼🏫Prepared
👨🏼🏫Consistent
👨🏼🏫Urgent pace
👨🏼🏫Praise
Corrective Discipline/Management
👩🏻🎓Must correct
👩🏻🎓Training is necessary
Classroom management don’ts
🤬Snap fingers
🤬Say “shhhh”
🤬Use light switch or bell
🤬Say “shut up” or “hush”
🤬Let problems spread
🤬Ask student’s permission
🤬Use administration as front line
What are some corrective actions you can take against students who are misbehaving?
😈Prolonged, firm stare
😈Speak low & slow
😈Stand by student
😈Student hides eyes
😈Students stands by chair
😈Privilege is denied
😈Conference in hallway
😈Isolate from others
😈Contact parents
😈Conference at school with parents
T/F: Taking away a child’s full recess time is a good punishment.
F: limit, but don’t remove (this applies to privileges other than recess as well)
T/F: You should call a students parents as soon as they misbehave.
F: think 3 strikes/days - you’re out, as a rule of thumb
How can you help yourself prepare to speak to students parents/administration about discipline problems?
Document everything in detail!
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (no detention)?
🪑Slouching
👣Feet on desk
😴Sleeping in class
📚Not having all materials
⏰Late to class
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (detention given)?
🗣️Communication
🚶🏻♂️Out of seat without permission
📝Passing notes
📓Studying for another class
🍬Chewing gum
📲Cell phone going off
🙄Rolling Eyes
(also, repeated minor - no detention - infractions)
How to handle minor infractions
👀Firm look/signals
👀Talk softer
👀Call name/strong, soft reprimand
👀Employ humor
👀Use body language
👀Ask student a question
👀Be silent/stare
👀See me after class
What are some major infractions that secondary students might commit?
🤳🏻Using phone
🤥Cheating
🙅🏽♀️Major Disrespect
🤬Cursing, Lord’s name in vain
😏Inappropriate notes
🤺Fighting
😤Bullying
How to handle major infractions
🗣️Teacher/Student conference
📞Call home
👨👩👦Teacher/Parent conference
🧔🏻♂️Sent to Principal
✉️Letter of probation
📆Suspension
🚮Expulsion
What are the keys to good management?
Consistency
Love (management done in love)
What are the 5 principles of Classroom Culture?
Management
Influence
Control
Engagement
Discipline
What is the core of teaching?
Questioning
What is the problem with questioning?
We don’t ask enough questions
What different levels of questioning should we always ask?
Recall
Comprehension
Application
What are the qualities of good questions?
Worded correctly, concisely, and clearly
Vocabulary and style tailored to age group
Key questions are pre-planned
Should require complete answers
