Teachers should watch closely as students enter the classroom at the beginning of the period. This is a time when problems may be present to the teacher. If a teacher suspects that a student may have a problem during class, the teacher may be able to head off the problem before it begins. For example, if a student walks into the classroom with a negative outlook, the teacher might speak with the student before class begins. This not only may allow the student to vent, but the teacher may also get to the root of a possible problem before it occurs within the classroom.
Students should be made aware of discipline guidelines and rules from the beginning of the school year. Rules should be posted within the classroom, available in handouts and should be discussed on a regular basis. A teacher should never create a rule unless they intend to enforce it and should stay on top of students, so if a rule is broken, the student can be immediately disciplined. Students must realize that there are consequences to their actions and that...
Classroom guidelines should be easy-to-follow and simple.
If a teacher is faced with a disruption within the classroom, it's important that the teacher doesn't overreact or give the student too much attention. For some students, this may cause the student to want to act out more, seeking attention both from the teacher and classmates.
References
Discipline Help: You Can Handle Them All. (n.d.). Discipline Help: You Can Handle Them All. Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://www.disciplinehelp.com/teacher/instruction.cfm?section=step§iontitle=Introduction
How Is Discipline Handled in Second Grade?. (n.d.). Pregnancy and Parenting - From The Labor of Love. Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://www.thelaboroflove.com/articles/how-is-discipline-handled-in-second-grade/
The Teacher's Guide Classroom Management Page. (n.d.). The Teacher's Guide. Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://www.theteachersguide.com/ClassManagement.htm
