Compare Discipline and Management Term Paper

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DISCPLINE vs. Management

Compare Discipline and Management

Discipline in the classroom is often equated with punishment, although punishment is only one of the tools of discipline that can be used by a teacher. One common definition of discipline is "teaching others right from wrong" with "methods to prevent or respond to behavior problems so they do not occur" (Behavior management, Sage Publications, 5). Discipline's "most typical current meaning seems to be most associated with the notion of bringing children into line" (Allen 2010). In my own personal classroom vocabulary, I think of discipline as informing students of expected consequences, both good and bad, such as if a student turns in all of his homework on time he gets a sticker at the end of the week but if he does not he has to do an extra assignment. In other words, discipline is a way of dealing with problems and reducing the risk problems are likely to occur or reoccur with different reinforcement mechanisms such as behavior management.

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In contrast, "classroom management has two distinct purposes" as "it seeks to establish and sustain an orderly environment so students can engage in meaningful academic learning, it also aims to enhance student social and moral growth" (Kratochwill 2014: 1). Classroom management means creating a positive environment which promotes learning. Even if no problems are occurring at the moment that does not necessarily mean that the environment is optimal. Good classroom management may include instating disciplinary procedures (and likely does) but is not limited to discipline. For example, one proactive classroom management strategy is to give students a short assignment as soon as they walk through the door to focus their energies (Teachers share advice on classroom management, 2014, Education Week).

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