Assertive

EXPLANATIONS / DESCRIPTIONS
Systematic and objective way of ensuring a teacher-controlled classroom Teacher creates a set of behaviour rules for the class and a set of negative consequences

APPROACHES / STRATEGIES
Decide which rule you want to implement in your classroom Determine negative consequences for noncompliance ( discipline hierarchy ) Determine positive consequences for appropriate behaviour ( rewards ) List the rules on the board along with positive and negative consequences

DISCIPLINE HIERARCHY
ACTION CONSEQUENCES

1ST time a student disrupts 2nd and 3rd time, the same student 4th time, the same student 5th time, *Severe clause ( demonstrate behaviour which threatening )

Warning Time-out for about 5 minutes Inform parents by call or letter Meet the principal There is no fighting in this classroom. You know the rule. You have chosen to go to the principals office immediately. We will discuss this later

Non- assertive
Ive asked you to repeatedly to stop talking and you continue to do it. Please stop. Why do you and Bill continue to fight? Youve been told time and again to stop it.

Hostile
Sit down and shut up! Put that comic book away or youll wish you had!

Assertive
Lisa, raise your hand if you want to answer the question. . Stevie, the direction was to work without disrupting the class.

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

Foundation of mutual trust and positive Teacher can be over controlling relationship

Develop good class control

Teaching style may not suitable for all students

Rules and limitions are clearly stated

Students are not allowed to give ideas

PRACTICALITY IN ESL CLASSROOM

Establish - familiarize students with lesson plan Balance - maintaining the right judgment Discipline - consistent disciplines Consistent - develop consistency of rules