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How to Teach Self Control in the Classroom
Academic subjects are not the only things that students should learn from school. They also
need to be taught values. Learning how to interact effectively with other people, especially the
other kids are important too. One of the values that children should learn in school is the art
of self-control. Harnessing a child’s willpower will contribute enormously to his character when
he grows up.
Some teachers may react that teaching self-control to students is far outside their assigned
tasks, but the truth of the matter is, they are already educating the children about the subject,
in the most simple and useful ways. The simple act of telling the children to stop talking in
class, answer a question, or sit properly in chairs are already basic lessons in self-discipline.
It can also be formally called classroom management.
The curriculum used by teachers in their classes is also a form of self-discipline. The
curriculum contains the lessons and the homework needed by the students to learn their
subjects. The students learn to adhere to a work patterns. They will know when to submit a
particular task, or when to study up for an exam or recitation, It is a semblance of control in
their lives; without the curriculum, students will just slack off and try to do things their own
way, which is not acceptable, or not valid educationally.
Lack of self-control makes students engage in disruptive behavior. When a student fails to
submit a particular paper, or chooses not to follow his teacher’s orders to stop talking why
lecture time is a sign of disruptive behavior.
The most important thing that a teacher should remember when it comes to handling kids with
disruptive behavior is that they should monitor their own emotions, aside from those of the
students. The actions of students with disruptive behavior can become quite contagious with
others – meaning, the teacher might end up losing control of his emotions, which goes against
what he is trying to instill among the kids.
Some teachers may choose to adapt the rewards and punishment system when it comes to
teaching discipline. Although it may work for a short or long term, it has a serious downside.
The system does not teach the children how to become responsible for their own actions. A
classic instance is when a teacher is out of the classroom, or is on leave.
The students will suddenly revert to their unruly ways, because they feel that they do not
have any obligations to behave even if the teacher is not present.
Discipline requires give and take. The teacher cannot just keep on imposing rules without
considering how the students feel. In order to make them follow to rules and behave
accordingly, the teacher should establish the feelings that students do have control over their
turf. This will make them feel less threatened and will lead to more cooperative, not
submissive, behavior, which is a good thing for both teacher and student.
Communication is very important when trying to establish a peaceful relationship with children
and at the same time is conducive to giving orders without the children resenting it. If
students feel that they are very helpless under the orders of their teachers, there is a great
possibility to rebel against authority – the teachers. This is the rationale behind the fact that
majority of the students mostly get along with teachers that do not employ Draconian
measure in disciplining kids. The stern but outgoing professor will always score more
cooperation with the students compared to the strict, uncompromising teacher. In order to be
effective in installing discipline, a teacher must not only lead by example, he should also gain
the respect of students by knowing how to get along with them without being too friendly and
yielding.
Academic subjects are not the only things that students should learn from school. They also
need to be taught values. Learning how to interact effectively with other people, especially the
other kids are important too. One of the values that children should learn in school is the art
of self-control. Harnessing a child’s willpower will contribute enormously to his character when
he grows up.
Some teachers may react that teaching self-control to students is far outside their assigned
tasks, but the truth of the matter is, they are already educating the children about the subject,
in the most simple and useful ways. The simple act of telling the children to stop talking in
class, answer a question, or sit properly in chairs are already basic lessons in self-discipline.
It can also be formally called classroom management.
The curriculum used by teachers in their classes is also a form of self-discipline. The
curriculum contains the lessons and the homework needed by the students to learn their
subjects. The students learn to adhere to a work patterns. They will know when to submit a
particular task, or when to study up for an exam or recitation, It is a semblance of control in
their lives; without the curriculum, students will just slack off and try to do things their own
way, which is not acceptable, or not valid educationally.
Lack of self-control makes students engage in disruptive behavior. When a student fails to
submit a particular paper, or chooses not to follow his teacher’s orders to stop talking why
lecture time is a sign of disruptive behavior.
The most important thing that a teacher should remember when it comes to handling kids with
disruptive behavior is that they should monitor their own emotions, aside from those of the
students. The actions of students with disruptive behavior can become quite contagious with
others – meaning, the teacher might end up losing control of his emotions, which goes against
what he is trying to instill among the kids.
Some teachers may choose to adapt the rewards and punishment system when it comes to
teaching discipline. Although it may work for a short or long term, it has a serious downside.
The system does not teach the children how to become responsible for their own actions. A
classic instance is when a teacher is out of the classroom, or is on leave.
The students will suddenly revert to their unruly ways, because they feel that they do not
have any obligations to behave even if the teacher is not present.
Discipline requires give and take. The teacher cannot just keep on imposing rules without
considering how the students feel. In order to make them follow to rules and behave
accordingly, the teacher should establish the feelings that students do have control over their
turf. This will make them feel less threatened and will lead to more cooperative, not
submissive, behavior, which is a good thing for both teacher and student.
Communication is very important when trying to establish a peaceful relationship with children
and at the same time is conducive to giving orders without the children resenting it. If
students feel that they are very helpless under the orders of their teachers, there is a great
possibility to rebel against authority – the teachers. This is the rationale behind the fact that
majority of the students mostly get along with teachers that do not employ Draconian
measure in disciplining kids. The stern but outgoing professor will always score more
cooperation with the students compared to the strict, uncompromising teacher. In order to be
effective in installing discipline, a teacher must not only lead by example, he should also gain
the respect of students by knowing how to get along with them without being too friendly and
yielding.
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