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EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES
It goes without saying that effective
discipline strategies are an essential ingredient to running
a successful school. The approach to discipline presented
presented here combines the philosophy and approach of Ron
Moorish with that of Harry Wong. These approaches are compatible
and compliment each other.
Further reading
on the strategies of Harry Wong |
One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects
of a school administrator's job is working with an effective discipline
approach. These strategies give you leeway for creativity that
will result in seeing your students change and having the satisfaction
of knowing that you have facilitated this.
The keys to effective discipline
 see discipline as
a creative approach to problem solving that does not rely on punishment.
-creating a culture in our schools that is heavily
based on procedures and expectations.
( Harry Wong teaches us to have expectations and
procedures in place that will reduce the need for problems to
arise in the first place)
EXAMPLE
ILLUSTRATION
see practice as forming
a basis for school discipline.
EXPLANATION...
STORY
EXAMPLE
TIPS
1. Encourage your staff to read
the following book:
The 12 Keys to Discipline by Ronald Moorish
(For further reinforcement read With All Due Respect: Keys for
Building Effective School Discipline. by Ronald Moorish and The
First Days of School by Harry Wong. These books are truly valuable
resources in understanding how good discipline practices can make
all the difference in the school and can give students less time
to think of ways to manipulate the system and more time to get
down to work and learn!
2. Think of discipline as practice on how to do things right.
3. Consider class time as sacred, showing respect to teachers
and learning.
(Many problems go away when students think they
might have to be discussed after school or at 8:00AM.)
4. Refer to school expectations rather than rules.
(We expect students to take their hats off when they enter the
school. It is part of proper school behavior and manners.) Remember
the little things count!
5. Expectations are not negotiable.
6. Talk so the students are dealing with a whole body of adults
and tradition!
You as the principal represent Smith
school. (At Smith School we…)
7. Be visible! Have your staff be visible.
Half the problems would never happen if an adult was within the
students realm of vision!
8. How we talk to parents.
(We dont allow our students to…)
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