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Bucher, K.T., Manning, M.L., (2007) Classroom Management, Models, Applications, and Cases. 2nd Edition. Pearson Education. Canter, L., (1992) Assertive Discipline. Lee Canter and Associates. Santa Monica, CA

Classroom
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Di!erentiating Theories

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A quick guide to studying theories that may work for you in the

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Ale Kohn
Beyond Discipline
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William Glasser
Choice Theory
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Lee Canter
Assertive Discipline
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Teaching from Theories

Kohns Beyond Discipline
! Ale Kohn believed to that to have a more well managed classroom a teacher much go deeper into why a student behaves the way that they do. It is stated in Bucher and Mannings text that, educators need to move beyond rules to a point where they ask what children need, how those needs can be met. ! Kohn didnt believe in extrinsic rewards or punishments. Students with behavior issues are scene as equal contributers to education. To redirect the negative behaviors an educator should follow up with a student to see what is causing the behavior. He emphasizes the importance of really knowing your students in order for them to be a contributer to learning. " There are three universal needs that Kohn thinks is essential for educator to fulll in their students. Autonomy, relatedness and competence are the focus to the theory. Once those needs are meant then a student will have higher success in the classroom. This is also in close relation to ridding of a reward system. Kohn found that is was not necessary to GIVE for good behavior. He actually found it to be counterproductive because rewards just correct a behavior for a short amount of time rather than xing the root of the problem. DO YOU KNOW YOUR STUDENTS?
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Glassers Choice Theory

! Glasser takes a look at the psychology of human behavior. His choice theory stated that peoples behaviors are all by choice. Students and educators are in control of their reactions. He believed that to have a better managed classroom the educator had to make students aware of their reactions to situations. Glasser believed that even conditioned responses were not automatic. Human emotions and behaviors are all driven by a need to fulll a craving. " Like Kohn, Glasser was not too big on extrinsic rewards. Glasser thought is that rewards and consequences do not improve the ability to make positive choices. It is scene as the student changing to behavior to get the reward or punishment. It is seen that human beings respond to other people to get a reaction. Whether it is positive or negative, people have the need to gain a psychological response.

Canters Assertive Discipline

! Canters thought is about educators being condent in their ability to teach assertively to gain better behavior. He believed that students should know the expectations the educator has for them. Unlike the other two theorists, Canter believed in extrinsic rewards but needed to be used appropriately in the different grade levels. ! Language plays a huge role in being assertive. He mentions not only pointing out when there is negative behavior but to reinforce the positive behavior as quickly as possible. There are many phrases that can be practiced in researching Canters approach. Expectations as said to guide students to better success and better behavior. A great tip to Assertive Discipline is to be aware of your surroundings at all times. An educator should make sure that the responses are assertive but not hostile. Not being able to properly showcase this ability could be harmful to the students.

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