Positive-Discipline-Guiding-Not-Punishing.pptx

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1. Positive Discipline: Guiding, Not Punishing Discover the power of Positive Discipline , where focus is on teaching and guiding students , rather than punishing them. This interactive workshop will equip you with the principles and strategies to create a positive, nurturing classroom environment . by Rhea M. Dizon

2. ICE BREAKER Discipline or Punishment? 1 Scenario 1 A student is caught talking during a test. The teacher takes away their test paper and gives them a zero. 2 Scenario 2 A student is running in the hallway. The teacher asks them to walk back to where they started and try walking this time. 3 Scenario 3 A student frequently forgets to bring their homework. The teacher calls them out in front of the class and assigns extra homework for what he has done. 4 Scenario 4 A student is talking out of turn during a group discussion. The teacher calmly reminds the student of the class rules and asks them to wait for their turn to speak.

3. Defining Positive Discipline Positive Discipline is about teaching, not punishing. It aims to build a student’s self-control and responsibility. It focuses on solutions rather than blame. a method that focuses on teaching and guiding students to develop self-discipline, responsibility, and problem-solving skills, all within a respectful and supportive environment

4. Key Principles of Positive Discipline 1 Mutual Respect Treating students with dignity and modeling the behavior you want to see. 2 Understanding Behavior Looking beyond the behavior to understand the cause. 3 Focus on Solutions Working with students to find ways to correct their behavior rather than simply punishing them. 4 Encouragement Recognizing effort and improvement rather than just achievement. Example: a student is upset and lashes out. Example: student consistently forgets their homework Example: A student is frequently late Example: A student struggles with math but shows improvement.

5. Applying Positive Discipline: ROLEPLAY Scenario 1 A student refuses to participate in a group activity. Teacher's Positive Discipline Strategy: The teacher asks the student why they’re not participating and finds out they feel excluded. The teacher then works to involve the student in the activity. Scenario 2 A student is constantly interrupting the class. The teacher calmly explains why interrupting is disruptive and suggests that the student raise their hand to speak. The teacher also recognizes the student's enthusiasm for participating. Teacher's Positive Discipline Strategy: The teacher calmly explains why interrupting is disruptive and suggests that the student raise their hand to speak. The teacher also recognizes the student's enthusiasm for participating. Teacher's Positive Discipline Strategy:

6. Positive Discipline Toolkit 1 Setting Clear Expectations Clearly communicate your expectations for behavior at the start of the year and consistently reinforce them. 2 Using Positive Reinforcement Implement fair, meaningful consequences for misbehavior. 3 Implementing Logical Consequences When a student misbehaves, ensure that the consequence is directly related to the behavior (e.g., if they make a mess, they clean it up). 4 Holding Class Meetings Regularly hold meetings where students can discuss issues and contribute to solutions. 5 Modeling the Behavior You Want to See Always demonstrate respect, patience, and kindness.

7. Positive Discipline is about more than just managing behavior; it’s about building relationships and helping students become responsible, caring individuals.

8. Inspiring Positive Change