{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"64635724","dateCreated":"1383100764","smartDate":"Oct 29, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"Jenniferwi","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Jenniferwi","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/cabriniaspiringleaders.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/64635724"},"dateDigested":1532253150,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Jenn ","description":"After our discussion the other night on the multiple aspects of student discipline, I think it is hard to pinpoint only two tenets that are significant in dealing with behavioral situations. I guess if I had to pick two tenets, I would focus on having the incident become a learning experience and using restorative practices with the students. In my experience most students lack the capability to understand the importance of "fixing relationships" (with peers or staff), instead of viewing it as "destroyed forever" (what they may be use to in their lives). By teaching (experiencing) restorative practices it helps students to communicate more effectively, experience forgiveness, take responsibility for their actions, and be accountable to themselves and others. As for using the incident as a learning experience, students need to be able to look at the "bigger picture" and see how it effects their community\/school environment. If a student can come to that conclusion on their own, or with help from an adult, then you hope it produces a different response of behavior for future situations.
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\nAs a school leader, I would implement these practices because I feel that no matter what type of population or age range you are dealing with, these types of skills are lacking in all students. I find that students tend to be harder on themselves then the adults involved in the incident. I feel it is important for students to know that there are consequences to their actions but that they are not always negative, positive solutions can be provided.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"64627988","dateCreated":"1383075098","smartDate":"Oct 29, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"MartineSiravo","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/MartineSiravo","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/cabriniaspiringleaders.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/64627988"},"dateDigested":1532253151,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Martine","description":"Our class discussion this week revolved around school discipline. One of the most important tenets that we discussed was the notion of discipline being "restorative". I think it is important to allow students the chance to restore the relationship between the person that they damaged. Although it varies depending on the age of the student, many times students should be encouraged to think about solutions on their own. Feeding students lines or forcing them to apologize does not teach them anything about their behavior.
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\nThe second most important tenet about discipline is ensuring that each incident is a learning experience for the student. At times, students are completely unaware of what they did or what the teacher is upset with them about. It often falls on school administrators to ensure that students understand what they did and also how to remedy the situation.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"66865528","body":"I agree with the restorative aspect of discipline being critical. We sometimes skip over this step as we quickly impose a consequence. By holding students accountable to "repair," I actually think we maintain a higher standard than punishing and moving on.","dateCreated":"1383620098","smartDate":"Nov 4, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"DrSal","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/DrSal","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1289772999\/DrSal-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"64610482","dateCreated":"1383006766","smartDate":"Oct 28, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"sblowe","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sblowe","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/cabriniaspiringleaders.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/64610482"},"dateDigested":1532253151,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Susan","description":"In order to ensure that learning takes place in a safe school environment, I believe these two tenets of discipline are the most significant: the main goal should always be to change the student's behavior and dealing with the parent piece. I feel that whenever a student acts out in anyway against a teacher or peer that learning must take place for the behavior to get better. I believe a dialogue must take place between the student and principal and\/or teacher in order to identify the behavior, the reason for the behavior, how things are going to get better, and how this situation is going to be avoided in the future. A lot can be learned about the student's perspective during this dialogue. I believe when students feel heard and respected most do not mind making the effort to behave. Students are going to make mistakes and bad choices. It is imperative that they learn from them the first time and take responsibility by having input into the solution. I also believe that most parents want to know what is happening with their children. They need to know when bad patterns of behavior are developing and be included in the dialogue discussed above. I also know from experience that when parents support the school's discipline code, their children rarely, if ever, get into trouble. It's when parents work against the school and\/or refuse to support the rules that students become repeat offenders.
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\nAs an administrator, I will dialogue with students, teachers, and parents who are having problems in the classroom in order to mediate and counsel a positive outcome. As with all education, discipline must focus on the student's behavior and the student. Treating each other with mutual respect will be the means by which relationships are built. When adults work together as a team in support of each other, the students definitely reap the benefits and the school is a safe environment for learning to take place.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"66865094","body":"You make some good point. Yes, students ARE going to make mistakes and the adults shouldn't take it personally. This isn't always easy, but it's part of the learning process.","dateCreated":"1383619294","smartDate":"Nov 4, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"DrSal","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/DrSal","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1289772999\/DrSal-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"64609766","dateCreated":"1383004045","smartDate":"Oct 28, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"kmw007","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kmw007","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/cabriniaspiringleaders.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/64609766"},"dateDigested":1532253151,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Karen","description":"Two key tenets that I believe to be most significant for handling student discipline are that all situations should have a learning\/positive outcome and the goal of student discipline is to change the behavior of the child in the long run. Both of these points are very important for the child\u2019s well-being and for them to become lifelong learners and problem solvers. Students need to learn from their mistakes. If they can learn how to avoid a situation for next time, then they have truly learned something from their actions. The main goal of student discipline is to change the behavior of the child, so that the behavior will not become habitual.
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\nAs a school leader, I will apply these two key elements by thinking about how to resolve a situation before getting upset or angry with the child. There are only so many things an administrator can control; it is not worth jumping to conclusions, which may make a situation worse for you, the child and or children involved. Also, I will think ahead on how to help the child with changing their behavior by being a role model and even being a mentor.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"66865324","body":"I like your idea of being a mentor. Sometimes, kids who are having chronic behavior problems will respond to this type of relationship. I'm not sure that I'm clear about the connection of controlling your emotions to what you stated in the first paragraph.","dateCreated":"1383619672","smartDate":"Nov 4, 2013","userCreated":{"username":"DrSal","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/DrSal","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1289772999\/DrSal-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}