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Classroom Discipline Must Get Beyond

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Classroom discipline, as well as disciplining in the home, needs to get . . .

Classroom Discipline

  • beyond merely telling them what to do to solving the problem together
  • beyond merely stopping the misbehavior to helping them become who they should be
  • beyond merely dealing with symptoms to getting to the core of the issue
  • beyond merely confronting the individual to protecting him/her and others from harm (physical, social, psychological, emotional, etc.)

Acrostic to Help Understand What It Takes for Classroom Discipline to Get Beyond

To get beyond, we must have the right focus, purpose, and pursuit in disciplining. This acrostic will help you take discipline beyond mere crowd control to aligning more with God’s intent in disciplining as seen in how He disciplines us as His children (Heb. 12:5-11).

D –  Dignity must be guarded by avoiding tactics that ridicule, demean, or put them down.

I –  Involvement in establishing rules and consequences must be sought to bring a greater sense of ownership.

S –  Spirit of God must be at work to provide motivation and enablement to do good.

C –  Character development must be essential so they become who they should “be” in Christ, not just “do” the right things.

I –  Intrinsic Motivation must be the long-range objective, not mere outward conformity.

P –  Peer Relationships must be protected by dealing with most issues privately as social acceptance and belonging are important.

L –  Learning must be the goal requiring a conducive environment and an instructive purpose in disciplining.

I –  Importance of the individual must be stressed which can eliminate much attention-getting behavior.

N –  Needs must be met which requires discerning the core issues as needs usually motivate behavior.

E –  Expectations must be communicated leaving them without excuse in bearing responsibility for their choices.

Look at the way you discipline in light of the above. Ask God to help you get beyond.

Learn more in the Handbook on the Basics of Classroom Discipline.

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