Managing-Student-Behavior

Manage Learner Behavior
Constructively by Applying Positive

and Non-violent Discipline to Ensure
Learning-focused Environments
By: FELINDA E. CRUZ,

PhD
College Instructor
• Positive discipline is a more
eff ective way to manage
misbehaving students in the
classroom, rather than using
punishment or rewards.
It allows students to learn

and adapt their behaviors to
meet expectations in the
classroom, while
simultaneously teaching
them how to make better
choices in their path to
adulthood. 2
Classroom Discipline
If a student misbehaves in the classroom, a
teacher must have a few techniques that they can
use to reduce or eliminate the unwanted behavior.
From misbehaving in the classroom to not doing
the assigned work, there are many ways to deal
with unwanted behavior including punishment,
discipline, or even using rewards.
However, the most eff ective method for dealing

with students that are misbehaving in the
classroom is using positive discipline. According
to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are
many types of positive discipline, and whatever
technique is used to prevent or reduce
misbehavior will only be eff ective if: 3
Both the student and teacher understand
what the problem behavior is and what the
expected consequence is for the misbehavior
The appropriate consequence is consistently

applied every time the misbehavior occurs
The manner you deliver the technique

matters (calm versus aggressive)
It gives the students a reason for a specific
consequence to help them learn
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It gives the students a reason for
a specific consequence to help
them learn
In most cases, using punishment

or rewards is not needed, as the
majority of problems or
misbehaviors can be dealt with
using positive discipline.
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Difference Between Punishment
and Positive Discipline
The meaning of punishment is simple - it's an action or
penalty that is imposed on a student for misbehaving
or breaking a rule.
However, the impact on students can be very

detrimental, from inducing physical or emotional pain
to not being effective in reducing future misbehaviors.
Punishment is used to control the behavior of

students, in two different ways:
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1. Negative discipline involves
verbal disapproval and
reprimands
2. Corporal punishment
involves severe emotional
or physical pain
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Alternatively, positive discipline is the
practice of training or teaching a student to
obey the code of behavior or rules in both
the short and long term.
Instead of controlling the behavior of

students, teachers can use positive
discipline to develop a child's behaviors
through self-control and making positive
choices.
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According to Teachers Unite, which is a movement of public
school teachers fighting for social justice, punitive
punishment toward students — suspensions, aggressive
policing and reactive strategies — go against human rights
and fail to address the real problem.
However, preventative and constructive approaches that use

positive discipline create a positive school atmosphere and
also teaches students conflict resolution and behavior skills.
In the end, positive discipline can help shape a child, by

using encouragement rather than meaningless and even
painful consequences, like punishment 9
There are tons of techniques that teachers can use to reinforce
good behavior with positive discipline, including:
Set the classroom rules at the start of the year

Have consistent expectations
Set goals at the beginning of class
Appropriate behavior should be reinforced
Remain neutral during conflicts
Search for the root cause of the misbehavior
Student dignity matters
Create individual plans for students
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Use Praise
Model appropriate behaviors

Provide students with different
choices
Remove objects in the

environment that cause
distractions
Listen to students
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Using these positive discipline techniques will help
teachers maintain a positive atmosphere and support
an inclusive learning environment.
In fact, when addressing a specific child, it is

important for teachers to work closely with the
caregivers and the student to develop a positive
discipline plan that works.
One of the most critical parts of positive discipline is to

help students learn the new behaviors that meet
expectations in the classroom, home and elsewhere. 12
Using Rewards and Privileges
Another alternative to punishment and positive discipline is the use of
rewards and privileges for good behavior in the classroom.
A reward system can be put in place to encourage good behavior in
students that are misbehaving, from helping out other students to raising
their hand instead of blurting out the answer.
On the other hand, a system that uses privileges, such as being able to go
to class without an adult, focuses on good behavior over a period of time
and accumulating points toward a certain privilege.
However, using rewards and privileges in the long term can lead to
negative outcomes, like rewarding students just for participating. To avoid
a reliance on a rewards system, positive discipline uses positive and
negative consequences to help students learn.
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Benefits of Positive Discipline
Using positive discipline techniques can help
teachers overcome the many challenges in the
classroom and help students learn and make
better choices in the future.
In fact, using positive discipline in the classroom

not only increases academic success in the
classroom but provides many other benefits,
including:
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Students show respect for the teacher
Students are on task and engaged
Less disciplinary measures are needed

Fewer suspension and expulsions
Students see rules as fair

Attendance improves
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These are just a few of the benefits that can be
seen from using positive discipline techniques
in the classroom.
On top of this, the benefits also extend beyond

the classroom, into the home life, sports and
social environment of the student, from being
more respectful to everyone to understanding
the social norms in different situations.
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REFERENCE:
https://study.com/blog/using-positive-
discipline-techniques-in-the-
classroom.html
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What are the good behavior of students in
the classroom
What is the most common behaviour

problems in the classroom
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Manage Learner Behavior

Constructively by Applying Positive

By: FELINDA E. CRUZ,

It allows students to learn

However, the most eff ective method for dealing

The appropriate consequence is consistently

The manner you deliver the technique

In most cases, using punishment

However, the impact on students can be very

Punishment is used to control the behavior of

Instead of controlling the behavior of

However, preventative and constructive approaches that use

In the end, positive discipline can help shape a child, by

Set the classroom rules at the start of the year

Model appropriate behaviors

Remove objects in the

In fact, when addressing a specific child, it is

One of the most critical parts of positive discipline is to

In fact, using positive discipline in the classroom

Less disciplinary measures are needed

Students see rules as fair

On top of this, the benefits also extend beyond

What is the most common behaviour

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