Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mendler

1. Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mendler

2. Curwin’s Background • Born May 25, 1944 in Cambridge, MA • B.A. in English and his Doctrine in Education from the University of Massachusetts. • Known worldwide for his ideas on controlling children’s behaviors. • Has written several successful books such as Discipline with Dignity. • He presents training seminars all across the country. • Currently he is the director of the master’s program at David Yellin College. 1. "Dr. Richard Curwin"

3. Mendler’s Background • Born Oct. 21, 1949 in Middle Village, Queens New York • Bachelor’s degree in psychology and education from Queen’s University. Master’s degree in psychology from Alfred university, and his doctrine from Union Graduate School. • He works with children of all ages. Especially those with disabilities. • He has seminars and trainings to teach others his methods. • He has written several books such as Motivating Students Who Don’t Care. 2. "Allen Mendler"

4. Behavior Management Methods • Mendler and Curwin focused on the long-term. • allow for the students to be able to resolve their issues they have instead of ignoring them. • motivates students to be responsible and fair. • control anger, and prevent uproars. • develop a plan.

5. 3-Dimensional Discipline Approach • Prevention: What can be done to minimize problems. • Action: What is to be done once problems occur. • Resolution: What can be done for the chronic misbehaver. 3. (Fitzer)

6. Discipline with Dignity The program helps build school/classroom management that focus’s on the children learning critical thinking habits, respect, and cooperation with other students. • This method helps teachers/faculty to have more time focusing on student instruction and less time dealing with behavioral issues. • It gives the child a sense of self-esteem and helps them have the ability to make the right choices in and out of the classroom. 2.

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8. Discipline with Dignity has five goals • Effective Communication • Avoiding situations that cause outbursts • Preventing violence • Properly preparing the children for their future • Valuing opportunities for learning 4. (Bunchwacky, 2008)

9. 12 steps to successfully use discipline and dignity in the classroom • Let the students know what you expect • Provide instruction at levels that match student ability • Be able to identify with your students • Use humor • Mix up the activities and teaching style • Refuse to accept excuses • Offer choices • Legitimize behavior that you cannot stop • Use hugs and touching to communicate with kids of all ages • Be responsible for yourself and allow kids to take responsibility for themselves • Realize and accept that you cannot reach every kid • Start fresh everyday 4. (Bunchwacky, 2008)

10. Discipline with Dignity 3. (Fitzer)

11. Bibliography 1. Dr. richard curwin classroom management consultant. (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.Tlc-sems.com/richard-curwin.as • Allen Mendler workshops. (n.d) Retrieved from http://www.tlc-sems.com/allen-mendler.aspx • Fitzer, K. Lesson 2-question 1 curwin & mendler – required [Online Forum Comment]. Retrieved from http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/fitzer/EdPsy399OL/curwinan dmendler.htm • Bunchwacky. (2008, July 12). Discipline with dignity: a classroom behavioral model by richard curwin and allen mendler [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/798815/discipline_ with_dignity_a_classroom_pg2.html?cat=25 • Retrieved from: http://www.tlc-sems.com/discipline-with-dignity.aspx