Buy a cheap copy of assertive discipline for parents. The author also introduces a realtime coaching model and explains how to establish a schoolwide assertive discipline program. Lee continues to develop cuttingedge coaching and training focused on establishing safe and orderly school environments that support closing achievement gaps. What research really shows about assertive discipline the effectiveness claims made by canter and other advocates are not supported by the limited research that has been conducted in the programs 12 years of existence. How and when to provide positive support when your children do behave.
Introduction to establishing a schoolwide assertive discipline program. Assertive discipline lee canter in relation to disobeying. The 3rd edition of this classic canter text is a must read for teachers. Assertive discipline for parents by lee canter overdrive. Over the past decade, canter and associates have trained over 500,000 teachers in this competencybased approach to classroom management. Our favorite childhood movies dana carlson, zach fiend, and amy. You can get your children to behave raising happy, wellbehaved children seems to be harder than ever. Lee and marlene canter 1976 published assertive discipline. Assertive discipline by lee canter free download as powerpoint presentation. Lee canters most popular book is assertive discipline. Jun 02, 2009 assertive discipline for parents is the parenting book that addresses the needs of todays parents. Canter developed several premier educational programs, including assertive discipline, succeeding with difficult students, and parents on your side. Lee and marlene canter first published assertive discipline. It shows you stepbystep how to implement the assertive discipline program, a tried and true proactive approach to classroom management.
Canter, marlene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In fact the naming of naughty children is a very old technique. I also had a history teacher where if you disrupted just once there was a verbal warning to settle down and that was that, it really wasnt necessary to do anything else. In 1976, lee canter and marlene canter developed assertive discipline. What research really shows about assertive discipline. What are the pros and cons of assertive discipline.
Centering on reinforcing consequences and understanding behaviour as a reflection of the. Lee canter has earned national recognition and acclaim as an author and trainer of teachers on the topic of behavior management and parent involvement. Lee canter has 91 books on goodreads with 1070 ratings. Assertive discipline by lee canter 9781934009154 dymocks. Through their educational consulting firm, canter and associates, inc. His acclaimed assertive discipline program has been the gold standard in the field since it was first introduced in 1976. In return, the children responded positively and my discipline problems have been reduced making them happier children. Assertive discipline and beyond access to the video programs in the online classroom as well as backup dvds, one for elementary and one for secondary teachers. So i agree with assertive discipline not only based on the evidence presented on this web site but also based on my own experience as a student. A takecharge approach for todays educator, with his wife marlene. A special emphasis on the needs of new and struggling teachers includes practical actions for earning student respect and teaching them behavior management skills. The book stresses the importance of building positive relationships with students, which is vital for their success.
Its main design proposes to help educators run a classroom in which the teacher is in charge. How to avoid being manipulated by your childrens i dont care attitudes, threat and anger. This model is developed by lee canter who is a child guidance specialist canter believes that teachers have traditionally ignore their own needs in the classroom. Effective teachers use various levels of classroom management structure throughout the year. Assertive discipline was a system developed by lee canter in the 1970s. His acclaimed assertive discipline program has been the gold standard in the field since it was first published. Assertive discipline is an outgrowth of canter and associates professional efforts in both working directly with children with behavior problems and consulting with teachers on how to deal effectively with such children. Positive behavior management for todays classroom 4th new, revised ed. Assertive discipline assertive discipline is a structured, systematic approach designed to assist educators in running an organized, teacherincharge classroom environment. Lee canters accomplishments in education, the summary of his assertive discipline model, including the explanation of steps to implement his model, its effectiveness and the arguments for and against the use of assertive discipline in the classroom will be examined.
Lee canters background in social work he holds a masters in social work led him to a focus on classroom management. Listen to some examples, and see if you can identify. Listen to some examples, and see if you can identify describe them. Assertive discipline is very structured and systematic. The name most associated with assertive discipline is lee canter. Positive behavior management for todays classroom by canter, lee, canter, marlene isbn. The book emphasizes the last two steps to help teachers provide nonjudgmental feedback to students in a way that recognizes their efforts but also corrects their actions.
How to communicate to say what you mean and mean what you say. You can get your children to behaveraising happy, wellbehaved children seems to be harder than ever. The 4th edition of assertive discipline should be required reading for all new teachers and for more experienced teachers who would like to improve the management of their classes. Questions whether assertive discipline techniques are responsive to the developmental needs of children or simply serve the convenience of adults. In 1976, lee canter, a former teacher, published a book called assertive discipline. Assertive discipline by lee canter classroom management. It features in the christmas song, santa claus is coming to town. However, they have their own needs, wants, and feelings just as their students. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A takecharge approach for todays educator popular discipline system. In the october 1988 issue of edu cational leadership, lee canter let the educator beware.
Professional background lee canter attended csu at northridge university and usc b. Leo and marlene canter are nationally renowned for their work in the fields of education and parenting. Teachers should not view confrontations as setbacks, but rather as new opportunities to show commitment to the student. Addressing the needs of todays parents, this proven stepbystep approach to solving everyday behavior problems will help parents raise happy, wellbehaved children in todays complex times. How to communicate to say what you mean and mean what you say how and when to provide you can get your children to behaveraising happy, wellbehaved children seems to be harder than ever. It involves a high level of teacher control in the class. Marlene canter worked with her husband, social worker lee canter, to help other educators address classroom management challenges. Assertive discipline for parents is the parenting book that addresses the needs of todays parents. About the author lee canter is a worldrenowned expert on classroom. Classroom environment, classroom techniques, discipline problems, early childhood education, educational planning.
Assertive discipline is an obediencebased discipline approach to classroom management developed by lee and marlene canter. Breaks teacher behavior into three general response styles. Assertive discipline for parents, revised edition paperback bargain price, july 15, 1993 by lee canter author. Mar 30, 2014 lee canters accomplishments in education, the summary of his assertive discipline model, including the explanation of steps to implement his model, its effectiveness and the arguments for and against the use of assertive discipline in the classroom will be examined. The first component to canters classroom discipline plan is the establishment of classroom rules that clearly tell the students how they are expected to behave. I know there is no real evidence assertive discipline is effective but if a student is asked a few times to settle down or they will receive some type of consequence i have seen first hand that it has helped for better learning experience for the rest of the class.
Lee canter is a worldrenowned expert on classroom management. About the author leo and marlene canter are nationally renowned for their work in the fields of education and parenting. Lee continues to develop cuttingedge coaching and training focused on establishing safe and orderly school environments that support closing. But if its so good, why do critics call it dehumanizing, humiliating, even dangerous. Order in the classroom some teachers swear by lee canter s assertive discipline system. This revised video package draws upon 17 years of classroom behavior management experience to help teachers to take a preventive approach to classroom behavior management.
About the author lee canter is a worldrenowned expert on classroom management. Section two developing your classroom discipline plan. Order in the classroom some teachers swear by lee canters assertive discipline system. Buy assertive discipline secondary workbook by lee canter online at alibris. Introductory video the rules of the classroom song. Lee and marlene canter, when consulting for school systems, found that many teachers were unable to control undesirable behavior that occurred in their classrooms. Assertive discipline secondary workbook by lee canter alibris. This book was the beginning of an educational philosophy that was the most popular discipline system in. Assertive discipline lee canters assertive discipline workbooks lee canter on. What follows is a brief synopsis of assertive discipline, an opposing point of view, and then, of course, some links to sites on the internet where you can find more information. Questions whether assertive discipline techniques are responsive to the developmental needs of children or simply. A proven stepbystep approach to solving everyday behavior problems, revised 9780062732798 by lee canter, marlene canter. Buy a cheap copy of lee canters assertive discipline for.
This is a wonderfully written book made for easy reading. Our favorite childhood movies dana carlson, zach fiend, and amy snyder. Avoiding burnout and increasing your motivation by canter, lee. With its real examples and lee canters classic and thoroughly enjoyable straight from the heart style, this book is a oneofakind read. This book was the beginning of an educational philosophy that was the most popular discipline system in the u. A behaviorist approach to class control based on the assumptions that teachers have a right to teach and a right to expect students to behave. A take charge approach for todays educator in 1976. Assertive discipline secondary workbook by lee canter. Choose from 8 different sets of lee canter flashcards on quizlet. Assertive discipline is an indepth approach to classroom and school discipline. Upon reading lee canters book on assertive discipline, i applied some of the strategies listed to my prek3 classroom.
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