These proactive methods head off discipline problems before they can get started. Students begin to work for a sense of personal satisfaction and accomplishment rather than rewards or recognition. Students begin to show increasing dignity and respect for their teachers and their classmates, thus creating a more productive learning environment. Students begin to resist being drawn off task by others' inappropriate behavior. Students begin to accept responsibility for their own learning and take steps to correct problems that arise.
Students begin to participate appropriately in class, complete homework, and study for tests.
Students begin to do learning tasks without needing to be reminded or prompted.