Session III – Quiz
Chapter 2
Given the number of excellent, workable discipline
tactics described in Historical Models,
1. Explain why the overall “Historical Models” of
discipline are seldom, if ever used today in their
entirety.
They are seldom used because…
1) They are incomplete in regards to the prevention of and dealing with
behavior. They are not proactive, or they do not tell you what to do
afterwards.
2) They are too cumbersome and time consuming for teachers. They work
OK for 1 on 1 situations, but not with a class of 30.
3) They do not take into account the following key points: student selfcontrol, active participation, and responsibility. Teachers used too little
active participation.
2. Identify two specific discipline tactics you believe
would be especially effective and explain how and
why you would use them.
Lee and Marlene Canter – I would use their tactics by setting clear
expectations of student behavior and clear classroom procedures at the
beginning of the year. I feel that students need to know what is expected of
them. It gives them order and structure and they understand what they are
supposed to do.
Jacob Kounin – I would use his tactics by focusing on all parts of the
classroom as much as possible. This will enable me to identify potential
misbehavior and give me the opportunity to deal with it before it gets out of
hand. The use of proximity can help. I feel that it is important to be able to
deal with issues and continue teaching to keep the class flowing smoothly.