Ms. Kouthar's 2nd Grade

My system of discipline rests primarily on the notion that creating a peaceful classroom environment depends on strong cooperation and mutual respect between the teacher and students. Recognizing that all children are different with respect to the pace and style in which they learn, a safe, secure, positive, and supportive learning environment optimizes a child’s learning. My job as a teacher is to offer corrective, supportive, and most importantly, preventive strategies to discipline. This means disciplining with dignity. The ultimate goal is to inspire children to make smart choices and develop positive behavior.

Methods of Discipline Implemented Include:

1. Reminding Language
2. Redirecting Language
3. Use of Time-Out
• This allows children to get away from a situation in which misbehavior is occurring and collect themselves.
• Students reflect on how they can adjust their behavior in order to rejoin the group.
4. Loss of Privilege