Think Before You Speak

Think Before You Speak

Teacher remarks such as, “Don’t come back until you can apologise” or “Stand in the corridor until you’re ready to behave” simply cause more problems.

A close look will reveal that these comments usually do more to cause further misbehaviour than they do to correct behaviour.

The next time you feel inclined to make such a statement in a discipline situation, think before you speak.

Then utilise a discipline approach that “shows the way,” has a chance to correct the situation, and serves as a learning experience for the student involved. (See Win-Win Discipline for further structures to deal with ‘In the moment of Disruption’.)