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The document discusses Assertive Discipline, a classroom management system developed by Lee and Marlene Canter in 1976. Assertive Discipline focuses on clear rules, positive reinforcement of good behavior, and consistent corrective actions for misbehavior. It contrasts the styles of hostile, nonassertive, and assertive teachers, asserting the latter establishes the optimal learning environment through confident, consistent responses and clear expectations.

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Assertive Discipline PDF

The document discusses Assertive Discipline, a classroom management system developed by Lee and Marlene Canter in 1976. Assertive Discipline focuses on clear rules, positive reinforcement of good behavior, and consistent corrective actions for misbehavior. It contrasts the styles of hostile, nonassertive, and assertive teachers, asserting the latter establishes the optimal learning environment through confident, consistent responses and clear expectations.

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Assertive

Discipline
Lee and
Marlene Canter
Kelli Jordan and Jessica Fauser

Lee and Marlene Canter


1976

published Assertive Discipline: A


Take-Charge Approach for Todays
Educator
Popular discipline system

Rights
Teacher

Support
Optimal learning environment

Student

Rights

Rights

Optimal learning environment

Hostile Teachers
Behavior

Keep the upper hand


Lay down the law

Response

style

Harsh
Leads to negative attitudes

Nonassertive Teachers
Behavior

Overly passive
Inconsistent

Response

style

Leads to frustration
Unclear expectations

Assertive Teachers
Behavior

Confident
Consistent

Response

Style

Clear expectations
Positive atmosphere

Class Activity
Develop

a 1-2 minute skit over the


following:
Hostile teacher
Nonassertive teacher
Assertive teacher

Assertive Discipline
Discipline

plan

Rules
Positive recognition
Corrective actions

When Misbehavior Occurs


Deal

with it calmly and quickly


Discipline hierarchy

Lists corrective actions


Punishment is unpleasant

Implementing the Plan


Explain
Teach
Check

Reward
Rule

Breaking
Apply Discipline
Check Again

Strengths
Rules

are clear
Consistent
Teacher support
First efficient discipline system

Weaknesses
Teacher

centered
Less cooperation

Bibliography
Canter,

L, & Canter, M. (1976). Assertive


discipline: a take-charge approach for
todays educator. Los Angelos, CA:
Canter and Associates INC.
Charles, C.M. (2008). Building classroom
discipline (9th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson
Education INC.

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