Non–Punitive School Discipline – Relational Practices to Help Students Overcome…

Non-Punitive School DisciplineRelational Practices to Help Students Overcome Problem Behaviors\nAuthor(s): Adam H. Frank, Harry Wong\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Teachers' College Press, United States\nImprint: Teachers' College Press\nISBN-13: 9780807767276, 978-0807767276\nSynopsis\nWhen educators are challenged to address problem student behaviors, the question in their minds should never be \""What's the right punishment?\"" Instead, this book describes the benefits to both teachers and students of using a relational discipline approach. The author draws on deep experiences as a teacher, coach, and school principal to show how discipline done right can help students to grow in self-management and responsibility. Listening to students and getting to know them are key to helping them to see consequences and make good choices. The author includes sample teacherstudent dialogs with actual words to use to deflect power struggles, develop positive relationships, and keep kids accountabl.