Assertive tactics

Vs
Congruent comm.
Presented by:
Hariz Razak
Haizad

THEORIES OF ASSERTIVE
DISCIPLINE
(Lee Canter and Marlene
Canter)

LEE CANTER
(teacher)

MARLENE CANTER
(social worker specializing in
special education)

DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION

Lee

Canter and Marlene Canter found that

many teachers were unable to manage the
undesirable behaviour that occurred in their
classrooms.
Based on their investigation and research,
they developed assertive disciplines.
Assertive discipline is a systematic and
objective way of ensuring a teachercontrolled classroom.

 It

is also called the "take-control" approach to

teaching, as the teacher controls their classroom
in a firm but positive manner.
This theory requires teachers to be assertive
rather than passive or hostile(teacher-controlled).

 The

teacher creates a set of behaviour rules for

the class and a set of negative consequences that
result if the rules are not followed.
Example: Persistent use of first-language

establish a set of class rules and develop a penalty

system for when they use their first-language

GOALS/OBJECTIVES
To

allow teachers to engage students in

the learning process uninterrupted by
students misbehaviour(eg: overly
dependent on teacher, does not show
interest in learning English)
To help teachers become the captains of
their classrooms and positively influence
their students' behaviour.

THREE RESPONSES
STYLE
Non-assertive
passive
Used by teachers
who fail to
establish clear
standards of
behaviour
Eg: You are
talking again
without raising
your hand

Hostile
Use threats and
sarcasm
Has potentials for
emotional harm
and possible
abuse
Eg:Do that again,
Nelson, and see
what you
get(teasing
friend who cant
pronounce word
correctly)

Assertive
explains what
behaviour is
unacceptable and
acceptable.
The consequences
of various
behaviors are
made clear to the
students.
Eg: Dont answer
unless you raise
your hands and I
call on you.

APPROACHES/STRATEGIES
Decide which rules (4 or 5 are best) you wish
to implement in your classroom.

Raise up their hands when answering the question, do not disturb

others, speak in English, be quiet when teacher is speaking

Determine negative consequences for

noncompliance

Time-out, extra homework,

Determine positive consequences for

appropriate behaviour.

Verbal praise, giving stars

 List the rules on the board along with the

positive and negative consequences.
Have the students write the rules and take
them home to be signed by the parents and
returned.

STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES OF THE
THEORIES

Strengths
Foundation

of mutual
trust and positive
relationships with
students and earn
their respect
Develop good class
control
Student expectations
are clearly stated
Rules and limitations
are also clearly stated

Weaknesses
Theories

will not work

without positive
relationships and respect
from teacher and
students.
Teaching style may not
fit the needs of all
students
Can be a bad way to
start off the year
Teachers can become
over controlling

Strengths

No

interruption from
students during
teaching & learning
session.
Simple and wellstructured plan.
Teachers are in power
to control the
students.

Weaknesses

Minimal

students
interaction.
Limited to three types
of teacher.
This approach fails to
promote self-direction
in students.
Students are not
allowed to give ideas.

Strengths
Punishment will make
students avoid
breaking rules and
positive reinforcement
will encourage good
behaviour.
Positive, caring, and
productive classroom
environment

Weaknesses
The practice of warning
students by putting their
names on the board may
entice some students to
misbehave who otherwise
would not.
Negative consequences or
punishment stimulates
rebellion and promotes
the very behavior it is
designed to eliminate.

HOW TO BE PRACTICAL IN
CLASSROOM?

Start Being Consistent With

Discipline and Classroom Routine

DISCIPLINE

Set an example and start discipline from the

beginning.
Be firm in classroom
management.
E.g : Make Learn A
Word A Day as a class
routine.

ESTABLISH
Familiarise students with the plan
Explain why rules & consequences are needed,
teach and review the rules frequently
E.g : Always remind
and encourage students
to use English.

CONSISTENT

Develop a consistent rules &

procedures

BALANCE
Maintain a careful balance
between penalties for
misbehaviours/ errors and
positive reinforcement

Establishing
Rewards
Social
reinforces
words, smiles,
praises
Positive notes
Special
awards/
privileges

Establishing
Consequences

Verbal Warning
Time out
Detention
Parental Phone

DONT BE BIASED!
Avoid

showing favoritism towards

particular students.

Application of the
Model
Uncooperative student
Maria is quite docile in class. She
does little socializing with other
students and rarely show interest in
learning English. She is physically
present but makes little effort or
contribution in learning and using
English.

1. Make the class expectations clear to Maria.

2. Give rewards and positive comments
whenever Maria made any improvement.
3. Provide a language-rich environment skits,
role play, language games
4. Deal with errors appropriately.
5. Be consistent when you follow through with
consequences. (e.g : when Maria keep on
using Malay )

Theories of
Congruent
Communicati
on

Strength &
Weaknesses

Strengths

STRENGTH

Focus on positive
treatment, acceptance and
acknowledgement

Positive rapport enhance

classroom learning environment

Develop positive self esteem by encouraging

pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour


Lack
comprehensive and
cohesive model

WEAKNES
S

Less effective in
dealing with severe
behaviour infractions

Practicality
of Theories

The practically of the

theories in a local ESL
classroom

Why we use it..

Ginott

believe that the teachers personal approach is the

most influential element in creating the climate that
contributes to children behaviour in the classroom
whether positive or negative

Teachers

accept responsibility for creating the climate for

proper behaviour.

If

teachers demonstrate understanding when a child

makes a mistake, he or she will be more willing to keep
learning.

Encourages

teachers to set clear boundaries for

behaviours while acknowledging and exploring emotions.

Does it appeal to me?

Yes

Reasons for using this

theories

Haim Ginotts theories about communication and the

importance

of

positive

relationships

may

be

more

applicable to a secondary classroom than the elementary

one simply because students are more able to respond and
contribute, however several basic principles can be
included in any classroom. It may be implemented on its
own as a classroom management system or it may be
included into others. One advantage of Ginotts theory is
that it can be weaved in relatively easily to any existing
classroom
disruption.

or

school

management

system

without

Being

brief

and

clear

also

helps

minimize

interruptions in the classroom instead of making

spectacles out of minor misbehavior. For example, if
a typical disruption occurs like a student out of their
seat, the teacher could quietly tell that student that it
is distracting for others to have someone walking
around the room rather than yelling in front of the
class. For this same reason, it is also important to
have the rules and specific consequences posted
and remind students of them often.

Conclusion
Assertive

tactics

Teacher being
firm to pupils but
in positive
manner.

Congruent

communication
Harmonious
communication
between
a teacher and
pupils.

References
http://

www.behavioradvisor.com/AssertiveDisci
pline.html
http://
www.teachermatters.com/classroom-discip
line/models-of-discipline/the-canter-mo
del.html
http://
www.behavioradvisor.com/AssertiveDisci
pline.html
http://
www.teachermatters.com/classroom-discip