“A rule is a dare to be broken.” Group C-2 E. Garcia C. Johnson M. Quevedo M. Ruiz R. Saldana R. Silva P. Vela

Discipline Plan Classroom Procedures Consistency

How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan “If you do not have a plan, then you are planning to fail.”

Two Types of Teachers Proactive Reactive Effective Teacher Ineffective Teacher

What does an effective discipline plan consist of?

Discipline Plans There are three types of discipline plans. Teacher is in Charge Teacher directed, students offered no choices Both Student and Teacher are in Charge Teacher asks questions, discusses, and solves problems with student. Student in Charge Student-centered, student has many choices

Rules Rules are used to set limits. There are two kinds or rules—general and specific. General – “Respect others.” Specific – “Hands, feet, and objects to yourself.”

Consequences A consequence is the result of a person’s chosen action. There are two kinds of consequences—rewards and penalties. Reward – “30 Minute Free Time” Penalty – “Time Out/ Power Center”

Discussion What are some ways to reward students without resorting to snacks or treats?

The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines.

What’s the Difference? DISCIPLINE concerns how students BEHAVE. PROCEDURES concern how things ARE DONE. Discipline HAS penalties and rewards. Procedures DO NOT HAVE penalties or rewards.

Why do we need procedures? Procedures are importance in society so that people can function in an acceptable and organized manner. Airplane Elevator Weddings Church

Procedures are Part of School Life Procedures produce permanent behavior changes. There are three steps to teach procedures Step 1: Explain Step 2: Rehearse Step 3: Reinforce

Examples of Procedures Entering the classroom Asking a question Sharpening a pencil Turing in papers Changing groups When you need a pencil or paper Cafeteria End of Class/Dismissal

Don’t be afraid to sound like a broken record! REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE! Repetition is key to successful classroom management.

Consistency + Structure = Organization Predictability A Well-Managed Classroom Improves Student Learning

“Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms with procedures and routines. Ineffective teaches DISCIPLINE their classrooms with threats and punishments.”