This document outlines a classroom management plan developed by Lee and Canter that focuses on positive reinforcement of good behavior through rewards and modeling. The teacher maintains a high level of control in the classroom and implements the plan in a positive but firm manner. The goal is to engage students in learning without interruptions by not tolerating behaviors that stop teaching or learning or are not in students' best interests. The document contrasts non-assertive, assertive, and hostile teacher types and their effectiveness in managing behavior.

2.  The focus in changing the behavior and
maintaining order.
 Teacher should focus in positive
enforcement and modeling good
behavior.
 There is a high level of teacher control in
the classroom.

3.  Reinforce positive behavior with
 Classroom bucks
 Stickers
 Verbal praise
 Model good behavior
 Show students how they are supposed to
behave
 Always present good behavior

4.  Do not reinforce negative behavior
› Ignore bad behavior
› Take away positive reinforcements like
stickers

5.  Classroom management plan
developed by Lee and Canter.
 There is a high level of teacher control in
the classroom.
 Teacher takes control of the class in a
positive but firm manner.
 The goal of this classroom management
plan is to engage students in the learning
process without interruptions.

6.  I will not tolerate any student stopping
me from teaching.
 I will not tolerate any student stopping
any other students from learning.
 I will not tolerate any students engaging
in any behavior that is not in the
student’s best interest

7.  Non-Assertive: This type of teacher does
not correct students when they are
misbehaving. This type of teacher has
no control of her classroom. He/she
might yell, but students do not respond
by showing the best behavior.

8.  Assertive: This teacher believes he/she
has the right to teach. This type of
teacher expects students to behave and
engage in the learning process. This
type of teacher implements a firm
behavior plan and students follow it.

9.  Hostile: This teacher does not have a
fair, and firm discipline plan. This type of
teacher often uses sarcasm with student.
This type of teacher does not believe his
students can follow a firm, and positive
behavior plan.

10.  While watching the video, name some
differences between a non-assertive and
an assertive teacher.