To develop self-confidence and good socialization skills through positive reinforcement. To encourage pro-social behavior, such as sharing and cooperating. To develop good listening skills and work habits. To develop a sense of independence and responsibility. To enjoy coming to school.
Effective discipline offers an acceptable alternate to unacceptable behavior.
This approach helps children to understand what is expected and why. Effective discipline helps children understand the effects of their behavior on others. Positive reinforcement emphasizes encouraging and praising children for appropriate behavior in order for this behavior to occur more frequently. Ignoring unacceptable behavior should lead to a decrease in such behavior. At the end of this time, the teacher and child will discuss more appropriate ways of behaving before the child returns to the activities of the class.