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Marlene Canter
Three Responses
Non- assertive style
Usually ineffective
Used by teachers who fail to establish clear
standards of behaviour or who fail to follow through
on threats with appropriate actions.
They seem wishy- washy and unable to state clear
and consistent expectations (vague)
No solid leaderships is provided.
Students learn not to take these teachers seriously
Characteristics: passive, inconsistent, timid, nondirective
Hostile Style
Use an aversive approach
Shouting, threats and sarcasm
Potential for emotional and physical
harm
Their message indicate a dislike for
students
Students tend to feel they are being
unjustly controlled.
Characteristics: sarcastic, uses
commands, abrasive
Assertive style
Clear and specific limits placed on
students
Positive rewards and negative
consequences
Make expectations known to all
stakeholders
React confidently and quickly in
situations that require the management
of behaviour
Teachers rights
Maintain an optimal learning environment
Expect appropriate behaviour
Expect help from administrators and parents
Ensure students rights and responsibilities
are met by a discipline plan that:
Clearly states expectations
Consistently applies the consequences
Does not violate the best interests of the
students
Developing rules
General rules
Respect the property of others
Keep your school clean
Be polite to each other
Specific rules
Raise your hand before speaking
Ask for permission before leaving your
seat
strategies
Consequences
Something that will not be liked by
the students, but is never potentially
harmful to them.
Consequences must be delivered to
the students as a choice.
Consequences do not have to be
severe or harsh to be effective.
Establishing Rewards
Tangible
Bookmark
Pencils and other supplies
certificates
Graphic
Star
sticker
Social
Words
Smiles
Gestures