Assertive Discipline

By Sophia for Schools Categories: Education

About Course

This course is an introduction to Lee and Marlene Canter’s ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE, modernising the original, authoritarian concept and developing it to embrace a more democratic approach to keeping a classroom orderly and focused on learning.

Descriptive Points

Explain the core concepts of Lee and Marlene Canter's Assertive Discipline and recognise its evolution towards a more democratic classroom management approach. Apply modernised Assertive Discipline techniques to create and maintain an orderly and focused classroom environment. Foster a sense of responsibility and accountability among students, empowering them to make positive behavioural choices. Develop and maintain positive relationships with students while setting clear expectations and boundaries. Identify common classroom behaviour problems and employ effective strategies to address them constructively. Boost teachers' confidence in managing their classrooms while promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Describe the historical context and key concepts of Assertive Discipline and its transformation towards a more democratic approach.
Implement assertive but respectful strategies to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
Apply a range of assertive discipline techniques to promote student responsibility and engagement.
Adapt assertive discipline principles to the specific needs and challenges of their classroom.
Foster positive teacher-student relationships based on trust and respect.
Employ democratic classroom management practices, including student involvement in decision-making and conflict resolution.
Effectively address and manage common classroom behavioural issues, ensuring a productive learning environment.
Gain confidence in their ability to manage classrooms while prioritising student growth and well-being.