Behaviour is caused. Discipline is learned. Overview Discipline and behavioural issues in classrom.

Classroom management can be one of the most difficult issues teachers must deal with on a daily basis. There are many reasons that students misbehave or that teachers have trouble controlling their classroom. Types of misbehaviour in classroom are: i. ii. iii.
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Lazy mean that student does not do homework. Hyperactive mean that student gets out of seat a lot. Rebellious mean that student talks back. Aggressive mean that student hits. Non compliant mean that student refuses to follow directions.

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Goal: By proposed this policy: i. ii.

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Teachers are able to manage their classroom well. Parents are aware of their children bahaviour in classroom. Students have knowledge about being self-discipline through behaviour.

Objective: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Identify unacceptable classroom behaviours. Articulate the cost and consequences of uncontrolled classroom environments. Respect the students dignity when delivering discipline. Value the need to apply discipline in a safe, fair and consistent manner. Inform their parents if the students still misbehave to examine the root of the problems.

Strategies: A. Prevention and pre-planning i. Have rules in writing that tell students what is expected. a) Include rules in the student manual. b) Be sure the rules do not contradict other rules (facility, program, state, etc). ii. iii.
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List all the consequences, from mild penalties to removal from the classroom. Share this information with the students in the beginning year of class admission and revisit it periodically if problems arise. Include information on grievances. a) Students need to understand their rights as well as their responsibilities. B. Steps to take in the classroom. i. Begin with strict (and fair) rules and regulations. a) It is easier to lighten up than tighten up. ii. iii. iv. v. Do not allow yourself to be intimidated by students and avoid disciplining them as well as a result of that intimidation. Watch for opportunities to reward good behaviours. Be a good role model of courteous and respectful behavior. Ensure that you have clearly stated rules and procedures with established consequences that are expected and reviewed regularly. All students must know the rules, routines and expectations. Do not plead with students to behave. Never continue on with instruction when the rules are being broken - pause, delay and ensure that you have your student's attention. If the behavior is out of the normal character of an established class

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a) Intervene immediately take a break, change topics, stop instruction and address the issues. The situation may dictate the appropriate action to take I. II. ix. Try to identify what is causing the behavior before acting to correct it. Gather facts before jumping to conclusions about the incident.

Teacher must also be aware of outside influences that can causes students to misbehave. These might include emotional, social and family issues.

Rationale and justification I. II. Unacceptable classroom behaviours disrupt the learning process and may pose physical danger to the teachers or students. Depending upon the infraction, disruptive students may still have legal rights and it is important for teachers to learn how to appropriately handle classroom and students problems. It is important for parents to be informed by the teacher that their children misbehave in the classroom. This to make the parents aware of their children progress in the class and try to help teacher to identify the main problem that lead to misbehave.

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Expected problems and suggested solutions Problem: Teacher only takes noted about discipline problems only if it happens. Solution:
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The easiest and most effective way a teacher can control a classroom is by preventing discipline problems before they happen. Obviously this may not always be possible, but many discipline issues can be avoided by teachers who think ahead. Teachers should love what they teach and be passionate about sharing that subject with students. Teacher should also walk the line between being too authoritative and being a buddy instead of authority figure. Teachers also aim to be respected rather than feared.

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Problem: Some parents have given the child the idea that misbehaviour in class is acceptable. Some of them who hear a complaint about the teacher from their child will respond by blaming the teacher even before they have discovered the reality of the situation. By blaming the teacher in front of the children, the parent has effectively given the child permission to misbehave. Solution: Parent should not be overprotective toward their children. They should examine carefully the problem and try to help the teacher to find the best solution.

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