The+Canter+Model

 ** The Canter Model: **** The Canter Model of Assertive Discipline ** ** Focal Point: **  The primary focus of Marlene and Lee Canter's theory is on the concept of teachers’ rights in the classroom. Their methods attempt to show teachers how to responsibly take charge of their classroom by observing the rights of the students as well as those of the teacher. Assertive Discipline is a direct and positive approach to make it possible for the teacher to teach and the students to learn.  ** Principles Involved: **  ** Five steps to Assertive Discipline. **  ** Step 1. ** Recognizing and Removing Roadblocks to Assertive Discipline  ** Step 2. ** Practicing the use of assertive response styles.  ** Step 3. ** Learning to set limits. **Step 4. ** Learning to follow through on limits.  ** Step 5 **. Implementing a system of positive or favourable consequences. According to the Canters, the climate of positive support and care is best provided by the careful application of assertive discipline. It replaces teacher inertia and hostile behavior with firm, positive insistence.
 * 1)  Teachers should insist on responsible behavior.
 * 2)  When teachers fail, it is typically due to poor class control. They can't teach and the kids are denied the opportunity to learn.
 * 3)  Many teachers believe that firm control is stifling and inhumane. False. Firm control maintained humanely is liberating.
 * 4)  Teachers have basic rights as educators:
 *  The right to maintain an optimal setting for learning.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> The right to expect appropriate behavior.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> The right to expect help from administration and parents when appropriate.
 * 1) <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Students have basic rights as learners:
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> The right to have teachers who help them develop by helping them limit self-destructive and inappropriate behavior.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> The right to have appropriate support from their teachers for their appropriate behavior.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> The right to choose how to behave with advance knowledge of the consequences that will logically and certainly follow.
 * 1) <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> These needs/rights and conditions are met by a discipline plan by which the teacher clearly states the expectations, consistently applies the consequences, and never violates the best interests of the pupils. Assertive discipline consists of:
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Stating and teaching expectations early.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Persistence in stating expectations and wishes such as, "I need you to ..." and "I like that."
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Use of a clear, calm, firm voice and eye contact.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Use of non-verbal gestures that support the verbal statements.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Influencing student behavior without threats or shouting.
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"> Practicing the broken record technique [calmly repeating the message every time pupil tries to argue] rather than escalating into an argument.
 * 1) <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> ** The assertive teacher is more effective than the nonassertive or the hostile teacher. ** It is hostility and wishy-washiness of the teacher that causes confusion and psychological trauma in students, not calm, firm, consistent assertiveness. The assertive teacher is able to maintain a positive, caring, and productive climate in the classroom. A climate of care and support produces the climate for learning.

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The Canter model emphasizes: ** Links: ** <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">[] <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">[|http://www.teachermatters.com] ** <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">http://www.oocities.com/SubstituteTools/DisciplinePlans.html **
 * stating rules/expectations clearly,
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> applying positive consequences when expectations are met and negative consequences when they are not met, and
 * <span style="color: black; display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> being assertive rather than passive or hostile.