They are encouraged to bring real situations into the course. Page Course Materials A participants workbook which includes materials needed for each module will be included. How to Achieve Discipline With Dignity in the Classroom . Participants will be encouraged to supplement their readings with Curwin and Mendler's Discipline With Dignity , and Richard Curwin's Rediscovering Hope . Several related articles will be provided as well as a comprehensive bibliography.
Participants learn strategies for working with difficult students.
Participants will understand how acting-out behavior is a cover for feelings of intellectual and academic inadequacy. Participants will understand issues as networking with community resources, involving parents meaningfully in the discipline program, and guidelines for developing a school-based Discipline with Dignity plan. Complete all reading assignments. Develop a personal discipline plan that includes key elements of Discipline with Dignity . Each participant will present a detailed plan to the course instructor.