for discipline" on the part of children. Such aggressivity, arising from a teacher's pathological needs rather than from the children's developmental needs, abuses the rights and needs of children--and of their parents. Moreover, being consistently negative (punishing), it may lead to compliance but at the price of inadequate and inappropriate learning, growing, and self-sufficiency of the pupils.
An assertive teacher asserts his or her rights, needs, and feelings, while respecting those of the children. Thus was born Canter's Assertive Discipline.
Lesson's topicThe varieties of disciplines
Upon completing this Lesson, the participant will be able to:
1.Define non-assertive, hostile, and assertive disciplines.
2.Identify common behavior patterns of non-assertive, hostile, and assertive teachers.
3. Identify legitimate wants, needs, and rights of teachers.
4.Identify legitimate wants, needs, and rights of students.
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