ERIC Number: ED379207
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995-Jan-27
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A Study of Assertive Discipline and Recommendations for Effective Classroom Management Methods.
Ellis, David W.; Karr-Kidwell, PJ
Lee Canter's Assertive Discipline method was studied using a survey of 72 high school teachers' attitudes. Assertive Discipline calls for firm but fair rules, negative consequences for inappropriate behavior, and positive consequences for positive behavior, all set by the teacher. After a lengthy literature review, the survey is discussed. Sixty-eight percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they felt it necessary to use methods other than Assertive Discipline in the classroom, while 20 percent had no opinion. Teachers believed that students should be involved in classroom management and were eager to try a student-involved classroom management process. At the same time however, 73 percent disagreed with allowing students to help set rules and consequences in the classroom. Teachers felt that conflict resolution and the democratic process were important in classroom management. Results indicated that teachers would not favor and might not obey a packaged discipline program. The paper concludes that teachers should be allowed to choose a classroom management process that suits the teacher's style, students, and subject to be taught, and that students should be encouraged to be active members of classroom management and the discipline process. Appendices provide a list of classroom rules, a classroom management survey, teacher comments, survey data, and a consent letter. (Contains 37 references.) (JDD)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Discipline Policy, High Schools, Participative Decision Making, Secondary School Teachers, Student Participation, Student Role, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role
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Language: English
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