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 * Reflection **

Alicia Villa Reflection 2 (531) February 9, 2011 Chapter 6 I think that Wongs’ procedures are too elementary and loaded, even though these procedures can work for elementary and middle school students, for secondary students all this procedures would not work as well, because students are not going to be on a straight line if escorted somewhere in the school. I think that students at secondary level should use common sense when in some other areas different from the classroom. Although, I think that it is really useful to implement rules and routines within the classroom and at the same time students should be aware of consequences if the rules are broken. Life is full of rules and routines that need to be met to fulfill basic human needs, and this is applicable for everyone that wants to live in harmony in the community that she/he belongs. Chapter 7 I believe that Jones’ conclusions about what effective teachers do are really successful. They make me think about my high school years in which my teachers had everything planned, did not waste time between assignments, the classroom was organized in a way that the teacher could walk between each chair an be able to help everybody. I do not remember general rules, but I do remember the specific ones in which we were told what to do, and if the rules were not followed there were consequences, like a phone call home. On the other hand, the teacher was lecturing most of the period of class and it was little output from students. This did not keep the students motivated even though everyone was following rules. Chapter 8 I think that most misbehavior and lack of willing to do work from student comes from the way the classes are taught. Students are bored to death and they look for anything to satisfy their needs. Students want and need to know they belong and are empowered in the classroom, and that their teacher cares about them, and allow them to make choices. Students want to decide the way that wants to be taught and by implementing hands on activities and having a lead teacher caring constantly for them. Glasser does not believe on coercing, reproaching and punishing, but I think every deliberate act from students should have consequences. On the other hand, every good action, and willingness to learn should be rewarded. Chapter 9 I believe that Kagan’s Win-Win discipline would work only to a certain extent, because teacher parents and students have to work together to enhance students’ learning and behavior. Although, I think it’s unacceptable that students and teachers work in conjunction to make the classroom rules or agreements; we have to remember that the students’ behavior is purposely to fulfill their needs. I also, think the students’ misbehavior fall under the ABCD categories, and how I stated before the only purpose of the students are seeking attention, avoiding failure, anger, etc. The Win-Win discipline should be implemented from the first day school, establishing a good communication between parents, teachers and students.

**Chapter 1** Students in poverty are those that are most likely to misbehave or dropout of school, because they do not have a role model to follow. Either both parents and a single parent is working to support the household expenses, so these students do whatever they want at home without rules or a role model to follow. These students will reach the four types of development, but I doubt that they will satisfy all the needs during the school years, some of them feel that they do not belong anywhere or do not feel respected, etc. I think that most of the time, misbehavior in the classroom, is due to the teachers and the way they teach. Many students do not like to sit still or be quiet for long periods of times. I believe that teachers should make the lesson dynamic and make sure that they teach to accommodate the students’ different learning styles.

**Chapter 2** Chapter two provides a good guide for teachers, and people dealing with children with NNB (Neurological-based behavior) and LD (Learning disabilities). Some students who have been diagnosed with a learning disability work with a special teacher or tutor for a few hours a week to learn special study skills, note-taking strategies, and organizational techniques that can help them compensate for their learning disability. Some schools develop what is called an Individualized Education Program (or IEP), which helps define a person's learning strengths and weaknesses and make a plan for the learning activities that will help the student do his or her best in school. A student's IEP might include some regular time with a tutor or in a specialized classroom for a certain subject, or the use of some special equipment to assist with learning, such as books on tape or laptop computers for students who have dyslexia. Medication may be prescribed to help students with ADHD. There are several medications on the market today to help improve a student's attention span and their ability to focus. These medications also help to control impulses and other related hyperactive behavior.

**Chapter 3** I think that the most effective system of discipline (Assertive Discipline) is the one implemented by Lee and Marlene Canter. Which prompted students to choose to conduct themselves properly in school under certain set of rules, taking under consideration that are consequences if they are not follow, so the teacher's consistency is key to the program's success. As teachers, we should clearly state our expectations of our students. It should be communicated that if the classroom rules are not followed, there will be consequences for the students that “choose” to break the rules. We should seek to encourage good behavior through praising, rewarding, verbal recognition, and even phone calls. Although, we have to take the responsibility for those students that do not fallow the rules, like talking to them and maybe apply some of the Ginott’s strategies and show our frustration by using I-messages. For example, I am very upset because….”

**Chapter 4** I think the success of a well-behaved classroom depends on the message conveyed during the first month of classes. Teachers are able to train students to a routine, showing them what is acceptable and what is not. Some urban schools are constantly changing students’ roster and accepting students. I think real discipline would work for the 5 to 10 year old students because they are more flexible and malleable than older students, which most of the time become defiant, challenging or argumentative when they told what to do. Lastly, I believe that punishment and rewarding is helpful. Students can identify both the pros and cons of their actions and they are able to tell the difference between right and wrong.