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In the situation of the 8th grader who continually comes unprepared to class Curwin and Mendler
would suggest Ms. Cansler follow their discipline with dignity steps. Starting with evaluating
First, Ms. Cansler should evaluate her own role in the situation. Does she have a flag rule
regarding coming to class prepared each day? Is there a governing list of rules prepared by the
class? If so then is there a list of consequences for her to choose from to help Cary come
prepared? Second, Is Ms. Cansler being consistent with administering the consequences? If there
After reviewing her role and finding that things are in order then next step would be to create an
individual contract with Cary. Sitting down with Cary will give her the opportunity to get some
insight to the situation - why does Cary always forget something? This also gives the
opportunity to individualize what a proper incentive would be for the student and individualize
the consequence.
With this plan both Ms. Cansler and Cary can refer to it when he shows up to class unprepared.
Instead of the onus falling on Ms. Cansler they need only refer to the plan to direct the course of
action.
The strategies employed by discipline with dignity and that of assertive discipline are similar in
that the students and teacher work together to create the rules and consequences. Assertive
discipline includes individual rewards and group rewards. We dont see individual or group
reward present in the discipline with dignity plan however under the action dimension there is
suggestion from acknowledging positive behavior. The assertive discipline consequence plan is
incremental with each occurrence escalating to a more severe consequence with each occurrence.
Becca Cohoon Discipline with Dignity Reflecting on Theory ED217 7b
In contrast the discipline with dignity consequence plan or resolution dimension is not
incremental rather it is tailored to the individual. Both strategies are in place to help keep order
in the class and they are both employing empowering the students to decide what the rules
should be, however the undercurrent of Canters plan is that teachers are allowed to keep order in
the class where the undercurrent of discipline with dignity is maintaining order while helping to