Planning Behavior Expectations for an Instructional Activity
Planning Behavior Expectations for an Instructional Activity
Planning Behavior Expectations for an Instructional Activity
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Thinking like a <strong>Behavior</strong> SpecialistEffective discipline does not come from the quick mastery of techniquesor the implementation of a packaged method. Effective discipline comesfrom the heart <strong>an</strong>d soul of the teacher.It comes from the belief that teaching students to takeresponsibility <strong>for</strong> their behavior is as much the "job" of the teacher asteaching history or math <strong>an</strong>d more import<strong>an</strong>t th<strong>an</strong> simply en<strong>for</strong>cing therules.It comes from the belief that most students do the best they c<strong>an</strong>, m<strong>an</strong>y inwhat they feel is <strong>an</strong> adverse environment. It comes from the belief thatall students need hope. It comes from the positive energy of the teacher.Only within the framework of the teacher's internal strength <strong>an</strong>dthe development of a hopeful <strong>an</strong>d caring classroom environment c<strong>an</strong> adiscipline pl<strong>an</strong> be effective.From Discipline with Dignityby Richard Curwin & All<strong>an</strong> Mendler________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright©2008, Education Service Center Region XIII
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