Teaching Self-Control Through Management and Discipline

by Savage, Tom V.

• ISBN13: 9780205288199
• ISBN10: 0205288197
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-11-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

There are children who act out in school because of problems at home; there are children who act out at home because of behavior they learn at school. The question that parents and educators must keep in mind when disciplining these children is not simply how to alter misbehavior, but in helping children express their autonomy in a more controlled, manageable way. The pivotal approach of this book lies in helping children develop this sense of self-control. This book takes the unique perspective of integrating management and discipline, giving readers the tools to think about and handle self-discipline and misbehavior in children. Instead of directing the focus on how to handle misbehavior, readers are shown the tactics for avoiding discipline problems, using numerous discipline scenarios and applications. Pertinent case studies and incidents help readers think through the problem and apply the appropriate ideas and actions. There is timely coverage of important research findings on motivations, establishing authority, managing the physical environment and many other significant topics. There are also in-depth discussions on group dynamics, motivations and discipline, dealing with persistent misbehavior, and handling serious misbehavior problems. Educators, administrators, school counselors, and parents.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
1 Understanding Management and Discipline in the Classroom	1	(18)
What Are the Causes of Discipline Problems?	5	(1)
Defining Management and Discipline	6	(4)
Management	7	(2)
Discipline	9	(1)
Discipline as a Central Educational Concept	10	(1)
The Goal of Discipline	11	(2)
The Management and Discipline Domain	13	(4)
The Management Dimension	13	(2)
The Discipline Dimension	15	(2)
Summary	17	(1)
Suggested Applications	17	(1)
Suggested Readings	18	(1)
PART I Effective Classroom Management	19	(96)
2 Establishing Teacher Authority and Leadership	21	(19)
What Is Leadership?	23	(2)
Teacher Consistency	25	(1)
Sharing Power and Responsibility	25	(1)
Establishing Authority and Leadership	26	(7)
Legitimate Authority	27	(2)
Reward Authority	29	(1)
Coercive Authority	30	(1)
Expert Authority	31	(1)
Referent Authority	32	(1)
Sharing Power Through the Establishment of Classroom Rules	33	(4)
Rule Specification	34	(1)
Rule Clarification	35	(1)
Rule Practice	36	(1)
Rule Monitoring	36	(1)
Summary	37	(1)
Suggested Applications	38	(1)
Suggested Readings	39	(1)
3 Motivation and Discipline	40	(20)
Motivational Variables	43	(1)
Valuing Learning Goals	44	(6)
Needs and Interests	45	(5)
Accommodating Needs and Interests in the Classroom	50	(3)
Altering Perceptions of Required Effort	53	(1)
Increasing the Probability of Success	54	(4)
Fear of Failure	55	(1)
Motivating Through Competition	55	(1)
The Need for Achievement	55	(1)
Locus of Control	56	(2)
Summary	58	(1)
Suggested Applications	59	(1)
Suggested Readings	59	(1)
4 Arranging the Physical Environment	60	(18)
Goals to Be Considered When Planning the Environment	63	(3)
Developing Personal Identity	63	(1)
Enhancing Competence and Security	64	(1)
Promoting Intellectual Growth and Stimulation	65	(1)
Accommodating Privacy Needs	66	(1)
Dimensions of the Physical Environment	66	(5)
The Spatial Dimension	66	(2)
Teacher Proximity	68	(1)
Arranging Student Desks	69	(1)
Traffic Patterns	70	(1)
The Teacher's Desk	70	(1)
Identifying Activity Boundaries	71	(1)
The Classroom Ambiance	71	(3)
Behavioral Settings	73	(1)
Softening the Environment	74	(1)
Background Music	74	(1)
Classroom Density	74	(2)
Summary	76	(1)
Suggested Applications	77	(1)
Suggested Readings	77	(1)
5 Preventing Problems Through Time Management	78	(20)
Understanding Different Types of Time	81	(10)
Time Allocation Decisions	81	(2)
Time Spent Focused on the Lesson Objective	83	(6)
Teaching Routines	89	(2)
Pacing Classroom Activities	91	(1)
Providing Clear Directions	92	(1)
Managing Transitions	93	(1)
Monitoring Student Work	93	(3)
Teacher Movement	94	(1)
Providing Assistance	95	(1)
Summary	96	(1)
Suggested Applications	96	(1)
Suggested Readings	97	(1)
6 Preventing Problems Through Lesson Management	98	(17)
The Dimensions of Lesson Management	102	(11)
Clear Objectives	102	(1)
Teacher Clarity	103	(1)
"Withitness"	103	(1)
Overlapping	104	(1)
Lesson Momentum	105	(1)
Lesson Smoothness	106	(2)
Group Focus	108	(5)
Summary	113	(1)
Suggested Applications	113	(1)
Suggested Readings	114	(1)
PART II Responding to Problems	115	(136)
7 Responding to Inappropriate Behavior	117	(18)
The Purpose of Discipline	119	(1)
Some Principles to Consider When Choosing a Response	120	(4)
The Dignity of Students Should Be Preserved When Responding to Their Behavior	121	(1)
Private Correction Is Preferable to Public Correction	121	(1)
Respond to Incidents of Misbehavior Consistently and Fairly	122	(1)
Identify the Causes of Misbehavior	122	(2)
Choosing a Response to Misbehavior	124	(9)
Choosing a Response Best for You	124	(5)
Teacher Motives When Responding to Misbehavior	129	(2)
Developing a Range of Alternatives	131	(2)
Summary	133	(1)
Suggested Applications	134	(1)
Suggested Readings	134	(1)
8 Responding to Minor Problems and Supporting Self-Control	135	(22)
Modeling Self-Control	138	(1)
Low Profile Responses	138	(6)
Nonverbal Responses	139	(3)
Low Profile Verbal Responses	142	(2)
Gaining Cooperation Through Communication	144	(10)
Barriers to a Supportive Communication Climate	145	(2)
Teacher Effectiveness Training	147	(3)
Understanding Group Dynamics	150	(1)
Group Leaders	151	(1)
Instigators	151	(1)
Class Clowns	152	(1)
Scapegoats	152	(1)
Teacher Roles	153	(1)
Summary	154	(1)
Suggested Applications	155	(1)
Suggested Readings	155	(2)
9 Direct Teacher Intervention	157	(28)
Teacher Assertiveness	159	(2)
Understanding the Link between Behavior and Consequences	161	(4)
Implementing the Process	162	(3)
Implementing Reasonable Consequences	165	(2)
Logical and Natural Consequences	165	(2)
Identifying Alternative Consequences	167	(9)
Responding with Clarity and Firmness	168	(1)
Verbal Limit Setting	169	(2)
Loss of Privileges	171	(1)
Cost-Benefit Analysis	172	(1)
Time-Out	172	(1)
Rearranging the Environment	173	(1)
Teacher-Student Conference	174	(1)
Teaching Students to Modify Their Own Behavior	175	(1)
Mistaken Goals	176	(7)
Defining Mistaken Goals	177	(2)
Identifying Mistaken Goals	179	(1)
Responding to Mistaken Goals	179	(4)
Summary	183	(1)
Suggested Applications	184	(1)
Suggested Readings	184	(1)
10 Responding to Persistent Misbehavior	185	(25)
Teacher Responses	188	(8)
Detention	189	(1)
Parent-Teacher Conference	190	(3)
Behavior Improvement Agreements	193	(2)
Involving Others	195	(1)
In-School Suspension	196	(1)
Behavior Modification	196	(12)
Reinforcers	197	(3)
Some Qualifiers in the Use of Behavior Modification	200	(1)
Implementing Behavior Modification	201	(5)
Advantages of Behavior Modification Approaches	206	(1)
Disadvantages of Behavior Modification Approaches	207	(1)
Summary	208	(1)
Suggested Applications	208	(1)
Suggested Readings	209	(1)
11 Responding to Serious Behavior Problems	210	(21)
Attendance Problems	213	(3)
Identifying Causes of Attendance Problems	213	(1)
Approaches to Solving Attendance Problems	214	(2)
Cheating	216	(2)
Identifying Causes of Cheating	216	(1)
Approaches to Solving Cheating Problems	216	(2)
Stealing	218	(1)
Identifying Causes of Stealing	218	(1)
Approaches to Solving Stealing Problems	218	(1)
Vandalism	219	(1)
Identifying Causes of Vandalism	219	(1)
Approaches to Solving Vandalism Problems	219	(1)
Violence against Other Students	220	(5)
Identifying Causes of Violence against Students	221	(1)
Approaches to Solving Problems of Violence against Students	222	(3)
Violence against Teachers	225	(2)
Identifying Causes of Violence against Teachers	225	(1)
Approaches to Solving Problems of Violence against Teachers	226	(1)
Drug and Alcohol Abuse	227	(2)
Identifying Causes of Drug and Alcohol Abuse	227	(1)
Approaches to Solving Problems of Drug and Alcohol Abuse	227	(2)
Summary	229	(1)
Suggested Applications	229	(1)
Suggested Readings	230	(1)
12 Teaching Conflict Resolution	231	(20)
Understanding Conflict	233	(1)
Responses to Conflict	234	(7)
Passive Responses	235	(2)
Assertive Responses	237	(2)
Facilitative Responses	239	(2)
Solving Conflicts Using Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration	241	(8)
Negotiation	241	(3)
Mediation	244	(1)
Arbitration	245	(1)
Group Problem Solving	246	(3)
Summary	249	(1)
Suggested Applications	249	(1)
Suggested Readings	250	(1)
Index	251