Non-Punitive School Discipline: Relational Practices to Help Students Overcome Problem Behaviors

This book provides teachers with a relational discipline approach to addressing problem student behaviors, emphasizing listening to students, building positive relationships, and avoiding power struggles. It offers practical strategies and examples to help teachers experience the joy of seeing students grow in positive ways.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

When educators face the task of addressing problem student behaviors, the focus should never be solely on determining the appropriate punishment. Instead, this book aims to showcase the immense benefits of adopting a relational discipline approach. Drawing from extensive experiences as a teacher, coach, and school principal, the author demonstrates how discipline, when approached correctly, can empower students to develop self-management and responsibility. The key lies in actively listening to students and getting to know them on a personal level. By fostering meaningful connections, educators can help students grasp the consequences of their actions and make informed choices.

The author includes realistic and practical teacher-student dialogs, featuring actual words that can be employed to defuse power struggles, build positive relationships, and maintain accountability without fostering resentment. Frank shares valuable guidelines that have already transformed the lives of hundreds of grateful teachers, helping them navigate the frustration and discouragement often associated with working with student misbehavior.

Non-Punitive School Discipline is a comprehensive resource designed specifically for K–12 teachers, school administrators, and support staff. It offers insightful stories and situation-specific strategies to help educators experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from witnessing students grow in positive ways. The book provides guidance on handling minor and major misbehaviors, promoting discipline that encompasses accountability, within a non-punitive, restorative, and relational framework. It showcases how schools can foster an environment that nurtures positive growth for every student, including those who may present challenging behaviors.

In addition to offering practical tools and strategies, the book includes ready-to-use forms and implementation guidelines to assist educators in successfully integrating relational discipline into their teaching practices. By embracing this approach, educators can create a learning environment that is supportive, respectful, and conducive to student success.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807767276