Classroom Management Wiki

1. Dreikurs and Albert
Social Discipline Model
Giovanna Nebbio, Nicole Cobb & Edelmira Grace

2. Philosophy of Dreikurs
● This model is based on the philosophy of
democracy. It follows the model of
democracy by believing the principle of
human equality.
● It also followed Alfred Adler’s idea that
man is known as a social being. All of his
actions serve a purpose in hopes of
reaching a goal. Each human is unique
and cannot be duplicated.
● This philosophy is grounded in the idea
that every child is just trying to find their
spots in the group.

3. Fundamentals
● Humans are social beings and
their basic motivation is to
belong.
● All behavior has a purpose.
● Humans are decision-making
organisms.
● Humans only perceive reality
and this perception may be
mistaken or biased.

4. How to use Social Discipline
The four goals for misbehaving and how to correct them according to Dreikurs:
1. Attention getting
a. Minimize the attention
b. Legitimize the behavior
c. Do the unexpected
d. Distract the student
e. Recognize appropriate behavior
f. Move the student

5. How to use Social Discipline Continued
2. Seeking power and control
a. Make a graceful exit
b. Use a time-out
c. Apply the consequence
2. Seeking revenge
a. Same as handling seeking for power and control

6. How to use Social Discipline Continued
4. Displaying inadequacy
a. Modify instructional methods
b. Use concrete learning materials and computer-enhanced instruction
c. One step at a time or break instruction into smaller parts
d. Provide tutoring
e. Positive self-talk and speech
f. Mistakes are ok
g. Build students’ confidence
h. Focus on past successes
i. Make learning tangible
j. Recognize accomplishments

7. Philosophy of Linda Albert
● Linda Albert’s philosophy
focuses on the fact that students
need to feel a part of the
classroom in order to succeed.
She firmly believes in the 3 C’s
(Capability, help the students
Connect, help the students
Contribute) to help foster a
sense of belonging for a student.
Also, that teachers should
provide positive reinforcement.

8. Step One: Identify Student Behavior
● Students misbehave to reach a
goal (attention, power, revenge,
etc.)
● Decide what the problem is first.
○ If the student is wanting
attention
○ If the student’s actions are
targeted toward another
student or situation.
○ The student wanted power
over the class.

9. Step Two: Handle the Behavior Immediately
● Teachers must handle the situation
immediately and appropriately.
● There are a variety of ways to handle a
situation but here are a couple of
suggestions:
○ If students are wanting attention you may
simply give them a look to acknowledge
them but not give into their behaviors.
○ If the student is seeking power you may
restate your words but try not to give into
their demands or change the subject.
○ Other solutions may include giving praise
to a nearby student who is on task and
working well or offer positive peer role
models.

10. Step Three: Provide Encouragement
● Capable
○ Students need to feel they are CAPABLE of
completing the assigned task.
■ Creating a safe environment where
students know they can make mistakes
● Connect
○ Students to be able to CONNECT to the
curriculum, their teachers, and their peers.
■ Be sure to create an environment that
is accepting of all students.
■ Make sure all curriculum is updated
and relevant.
■ Build relationships with students
● Contribute
○ Allow students to CONTRIBUTE to the
class so they feel belong and are
comfortable.
■ Involve students in classroom
decision-making.
■ Use cooperative group learning.

11. Step Four: Making Partners
● This step is designed for parents and
teachers to work together to ensure
success for the child.
○ Teacher will first work on building a
positive relationship with the student.
○ Then the teacher will build upon this
relationship and hope to form a positive
relationship with the parent.
○ The teacher will then advise the parent on
what is being taught in the classroom and
how they are specifically helping their
child.

12. Step Five: Spend Time Outside of the Classroom
with Students
● Attend school events
● Plan field trips
● Attend community events
● Eat lunch with the students
● Hang up students work
● Email students when they are absent from
class.
● Acknowledge them outside of school
● Offer words of encouragement
● Coach a sport
● Volunteer to be a class or club advisor
● Play games with your students

13. The 5-A’s from Linda Albert
The 5 A's are part of the Connect in the 3 C's to make
connections. When students make connections and create a
rapport with others, they are more receptive to teachers:
1. Acceptance: the teacher welcomes the students as
they are.
2. Attention: the teacher gives the students his/her time
and energy.
3. Appreciation: the teacher is proud of the students’
achievements.
4. Affirmation: the teacher says positive, truthful
statements about the students.
5. Affection: the teacher shows that he/she genuinely
cares.

14. This plan is designed for serious misbehavior and/or repeated
violations. This is to be done in a private talk with the student,
not in front of the class:
1. Define the problem objectively, being neutral and using
a matter of fact tone.
2. Declare the need, say what makes a situation a
problem.
3. Describe the feelings from both sides.
4. Discuss possible solutions, and weight the outcomes
5. Decide on a plan and be specific of the start date.
6. Determine how effective the plan is and do a follow up
Six-D Conflict Resolution Plan
from Linda Albert