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Reconsidering Discipline: A Critical Analysis of Assertive Programs in Education

This article examines the marketing strategies and implications of discipline programs that focus solely on getting students to comply with behavioral requests without considering the appropriateness of such requests. The author challenges the traditional behaviorist views and emphasizes the importance of understanding students' motivations and the impact of curriculum on their behavioral responses. The text raises questions about the connection between discipline programs and self-esteem, urging educators to prioritize students' well-being and intrinsic motivation. It encourages a critical reflection on how discipline is approached in educational settings.

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Reconsidering Discipline: A Critical Analysis of Assertive Programs in Education

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  1. Alfie Kohn“Blaming the Kids” Marketing of “discipline” material Books, videos, workshops Full of suggestions >> on how to make students act “appropriately” or ‘the teacher’s way’ Targeting teachers who are not likely reconsider their requests to students

  2. Market discipline programs focus on • Getting students’ compliance • Looking at students who do not do requests not on • what the students are being asked to do • Example: “legs crossed, arms folded, not moving..” 1- Why ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE programs do not look into the appropriateness of the behavioural requests?

  3. Kohn & behaviourist views: • Author’s position on concept that students choose to (mis)behave • Curriculum & students’ behavioural responses: • What students have been asked to learn • Discipline Programs & self-esteem: • Make students feel capable… of obeying

  4. Problem on children’s motivation or on assignment design/content? WORK IN GROUPS: • Re-read the article and write on poster two QUESTIONS for all of us to answer

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