Classroom behaviour and positive discipline

Building good behaviour without punishment.

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Positive discipline

Discipline that teaches self-control through respect, clear expectations and logical consequences, not fear or humiliation. Corporal punishment and mental harassment are prohibited under Section 17 of the RTE Act, 2009.

Practices

  • Set a few clear rules with students.
  • Praise good behaviour specifically.
  • Use logical consequences linked to the behaviour.
  • Talk privately with a student about problems.
  • Understand the cause behind the behaviour.

Practice questions

Physical punishment and mental harassment of children are prohibited under which law?Easy
A student keeps talking during a lesson. The best first response is:Medium
Positive discipline is based on:Easy
Rules are most likely to be followed when they are:Easy
Kounin’s idea of “withitness” means that the teacher:Medium
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