RESEARCH SUPPORTING the
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE APPROACH
With the implementation of
Positive Discipline interventions …
Students:
– had higher course grades and achievement test scores than comparison students
– scored higher in both educational aspirations and educational expectations
– scored higher than comparison students in trust in and respect for teachers and liking for schools
– scored lower in loneliness at school.
– scored higher in self esteem and sense of efficacy.
– were also involved in more positive
activities and less involved in negative behaviors.
Teaching style … makes a difference. Students whose teachers used a controlling style reported significantly lower intrinsic motivation to learn. (Deci et al, 1981)
Jody McVittie, MD
Updated April 7, 2003
Certified Positive Discipline Associate
I feel more competent, my authority is supported.
E.M. -Group 5 teacher
My students act more as a group, react positively to encouragement, and help each other.
Ginny – KG Teacher
In One-day, Two-Day or 6 interactive sessions, teachers learn how to:
- Create a sense of community in their class
- Involve students to feel independent and competent
- Give skills to work out their problems
- Be Kind AND Firm
- Give Limited Choices
- Use Encouragement vs. Praise
- Increase student motivation
- Save their energy for the important ‘stuff’
- And much more!