Purpose of School Discipline
(Presentation outlines)
Definition
and Purpose of School Discipline
School
discipline is the system of rules, punishments and behavioral policies
suitable for maintenance of order in schools. Its aim is to create a safe
and conducive learning environment in the classroom.
The older concept
Maintaining
order in class room by punishment
The students
have to abide the rigid rules, any means penalties
The stick and
instruction were considered inseparable
In the words of
Reborn, True discipline should be mainly positive and constructive rather than
negative and restrictive. It must be creative. It should build up rather than
tear down
Discipline
should be measured through positive measures and not through negative measures,
it should be creative
According to
the modern concept of discipline, there are three types of discipline:
·
internal Discipline
·
External Discipline
·
Social Discipline.
Internal
Discipline is self-control and it is learnt by the practice through ages. A
child cannot be expected to exercise this discipline at an early age. It needs
to be taught with patience
External
Discipline is imposed from outside, by a supreme authority and its defiance
result in punishment. Though not widely practiced but it is an effective tool
in making people obey rules that they do not like.
Social
Discipline is outside the school boundary and it not taught informal
schools, the child learn it from the society and the people it interacts with.
School can only refine the social discipline, but knowing what is causing the
problem and what should be done to avoid these problems.
Two main goals
of School discipline
1. Ensure the
safety of staff and students, and
2. Create an
environment conducive to learning.
The word
“discipline’ is derived from the Latin root “disciples” meaning a pupil or
disciple or followers
Purpose of the
discipline is also to develop the attitudes, habits, ideas, and code of conduct
through the
medium of the social life
which should be
organized on a cooperative basis and inspired by higher ethical teaching of
religion.
Discipline
gives children a feeling of security by telling them what they may and may not
do.
Discipline
enables children to live according to standards approved by the social group
and thus to win social approval.
It helps
children to avoid from frequent feelings of guilt and shame for
misbehavior-feelings that certainly lead to unhappiness and poor adjustment.
Discipline
helps children to develop a conscious, the “internalized voice” that guides
them in making their own decisions and controlling their own behavior.
Factors
affecting School Discipline
Lack of
Leadership in Teacher:
Teachers
have no respect in society.
Teachers get
involved politics and self-interest activities
Late to school: coming late to school for work
creates bad example for others.
Talking in the
class:
Neglecting
homework:
Bullying the
younger students:
Telling lies:
Unwanted Parent
Involvement:
Overburdened
Teachers:
School administration
should take care of the workload of its workers and keep in mind the amount of
work given to the Teachers
Education
System of Pakistan
Economic Difficulties
Lack of
Communication
o
Between staff,
o
students and teacher,
o
teacher and Parents
How to improve
* Treat with
Respect
Grant Responsibilities
*Differentiate
Between Student and Teacher Problems
Identify
Issues & Make Changes
Punishment
and rewards
Reward systems
A threat is any
stimulus that causes the brain to trigger a defensive reaction or a sense of
helplessness.
Physical-”Do
you want a spanking?”
Intellectual-”You
have 30 seconds to finish that work.”
Emotional-”Go
put your name on the board.”
Reward systems
“At risk
children can easily be threatened by discipline programs based on reward and
punishment. They are the ones most
likely NOT to receive the reward and most likely TO receive punishment.”
Reward systems
The part of the
brain needed to make changes is located in the frontal lobes. The frontal lobes do not engage when a child
perceives that others have control or when they feel pressured to perform.
.
The
intent is to punish: The goal is to
make children feel guilty, wrong or bad about themselves.
The
intent is to save: The goal is to
save children from intense feelings of discomfort, generally because they are
uncomfortable for us.
The
intent is to teach: The goal is to
help children to feel, reflect and be responsible for their choices.
Side effects
Loss of optimal
brain functioning due to threat
Reduction in
long-term quality performance
Reduced ability
to develop values of caring, respect and friendliness
Reduced ability
for creative and higher-order thinking
Reduced
self-confidence
Reduction in
inner drive and intrinsic motivation
.
Instead of
viewing people as being good or bad, it is possible to view children as well as
ourselves in different terms. The two
states of being we all fluctuate between are extending love and calling for
love.
10 Principles
of Discipline
1. Know your children
2. Knowledge of how children develop
3. Positive Discipline holds adults accountable
as models
4. Positive Discipline demands adults maintain
self control
5. We see from the child’s point of view
.
6. State
clearly and assertively what we want and expect
7. Positive Discipline asks that we use
discipline as teaching, not to punish
8. Positive Discipline demands that we be in
relationship with children
.
9. Positive Discipline looks for solutions, NOT
blame
10. Positive Discipline is always communicated
with the intention of love.
