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Discipline with Dignity Richard Curwin and Allen Mendler Classroom Management EDUC 360 Their major contributions Strategies for Maximizing dignity and hope within students Interacting with hostile, aggressive, or violent students Students misbehave because… Boredom Irresistible They can If their dignity is in danger To exert control Do this well since failing academically Meets the need for attention and power Characteristics of behaviorally at risk students Failing academically Received most punishments and consequences repeatedly Do not respond to punishments and consequences any more Low self-esteem No hope of success Attracted to other behaviorally at risk students What works 25-50% of the time… Spend time teaching good behavior and responsibility treat students with dignity and respect Discipline with motivation in mind Stress responsibility not obedience Logical consequences… Generic Reminders Warnings Choosing Options for student Planning Student writes with specific steps for changing the behavior Gives student the responsibility Instructional Teach expectations and rules through suggested appropriate behavior Opportunity for students to practice and learn appropriate behavior What to do when behavior escalates… Motivation is the key… Lessons personal to and relevant to students Assessments based on authentic products and skills Activities helping students to connect and interact Motivating activities… Engage five senses Give opportunities to make decisions Create students’ anticipation Aggression, hostility, violence Lack of values Lack of compassion Lack of remorse Teach nonviolent choices Model acceptable ways to share feelings Teach values of Cooperation Safety Remorse So… Create class rules and consequences Based on school values Model school values through Your behavior in actual situations Student role playing Delete interventions not promoting school values Not promoting responsibility When conflict or violence occur… Use privacy Eye contact