Table of Contents
About the Author xi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 What Motivates Misbehavior? 5
Basic Needs That Motivate Behavior 8
Capable/Successful 8
Caring/Belonging 13
Power/Control 15
Generosity/Helping 22
Stimulation/Fun 24
Basic-Needs Activity 29
Chapter 2 Principles of Effective Discipline 31
Principles and Guidelines for Effective Discipline 32
Use Long-Term Behavior Changes Instead of Short-Term Quick Fixes 32
Stop Doing Ineffective Things 35
Be Fair and Don't Always Treat Everyone the Same 39
Make Sure Rules Make Sense 42
Model What You Expect 44
Show That Responsibility Is More Important Than Obedience 45
Always Treat Students With Dignity 51
Criteria for Using a Discipline Method 52
Chapter 3 The Process of Change 55
The Prevention Dimension 58
The Action Dimension 59
The Resolution Dimension 59
Chapter 4 Effective Methods of Discipline in the Classroom 61
Generate a Spirit of Cooperation 62
Build a Solid Foundation of Principles 62
Enforce Clear and Specific Rules 64
Involve Students as Rule-Makers 67
Students Develop Rules for the Teacher 68
Students Develop Rules for Each Other 69
Students Vote on Negotiable Rules 70
Teacher Defines the Principles and Students Develop the Rules 70
Use Consequences 71
Natural/Logical Consequences 72
Conventional Consequences 74
Generic Consequences 74
Instructional Consequences 76
Test for Comprehension 77
Chapter 5 Dealing With Power Struggles 87
Step 1 Ignore "Hooks" 89
Step 2 Actively Listen 89
Step 3 Avoid Agreeing or Disagreeing 90
Step 4 Acknowledge the Power Struggle 90
Step 5 Remove the Student From Class 90
Step 6 Invoke the Insubordination Clause 91
Step 7Give a Reminder of Consequences 91
Step 8 Resolve Differences Later 91
Mediating Power Struggles Between Students 97
Chapter 6 Unconventional Methods of Discipline 107
Mentoring 108
Encourage the Positive 111
Change the Label 113
Use Satiation 116
Behave Paradoxically 117
Encourage an Alternative 120
Special Communication Strategies 124
I-Statements 124
Negotiation Openers 124
Supportive Statements 125
Pets in the Classroom 126
Challenge Kids to Find Their Dignity 127
Refuse to Reject the Child 127
Highlight the Choices in Life 129
The Tough Bottom Line 131
Chapter 7 Working With Parents 141
Issues That Discourage Parental Involvement 141
Overwhelmed Parents 141
Academically Unsuccessful Parents 142
Parents With Inadequate Parenting Skills 142
Personally Preoccupied Parents 143
Parents Underinvolved in School 143
School Practices That Encourage Positive Parental Involvement 144
Make Your Classroom and School a Welcoming Place 144
Seek Parent Input for Decision-Making 145
Encourage Parent Visibility at School 147
Involve Parents and Grandparents as Volunteers 147
Provide Frequent and Ongoing Feedback 148
Connect With Community Resources 149
Chapter 8 Schoolwide Discipline 151
Creating the Plan 153
Define a Focus for the Problem(s) to Be Solved 153
Prioritize the Problems 154
Generate Possible Solutions 154
Present Possible Solutions 154
Assess the Proposed Solutions 155
Agree on Solutions 155
Real-Life Models 156
Valley View School 156
Pepper Tree Elementary School 160
Chapter 9 Concluding Thoughts 171
Bibliography 175
