Canter's Assertive Discipline model will be examined and demonstrated this week to give students a practical approach that can be readily implemented within the classroom. While often dismissed as the 'names on board' method or 'marbles in the jar' these comments often reflect only a partial understanding of the approach Canter outlines.
When used in totality Assertive Discipline (overview) can create a positive classroom tone that both teachers and students find conducive to effective learning.
The links below provided an outline and elaboration of Canter's approach.
The powerpoint presentation of this weeks lecture on Assertive Discipline including a demonstration of how it can be used in a classroom.
The presentation in PDF format
Read this article by Canter defending the criticism that his approach is just about rewarding children using marbles in a jar.
A detailed outline of Canter's approach looking at all the different components discussed in his book
This video from TeachersTV gives a clear and practice demonstration of how Assertive Discipline can be used across a difficult school environment. For more information go the LaTrobe Uni website.
Another video looking at addressing Challenging Behaviours from TeachersTV
7 ways digital video games reward the brain. Outline of a TED presentation given by Tom Chatfield demonstrating the clear parallels between modern games architecture and traditional behaviourist approaches.
PowerPoint demonstration of the Canter approach with commentary by Ray.
