The purpose of discipline to is to disciple students in the Lord's way. While punishment looks back, discipline addresses the future. Discipline provides the opportunity to redirect students. Chastening is a mark of sonship. A student's willful resistance to the control of the teacher is a clear indication of his willingness to resist the power of God over his life.
Students internalize the values, beliefs, and goals of their teachers.
Modeling appropriate behavior is the most effective and efficient way to teach children appropriate behavior. The goal of discipline is to produce self-discipline and Biblical patterns of living in the life of the student. Even though godly principles of discipline are taught in the home, church, and school, this instruction may be diluted by the lifestyles of the student's friends. One seminar in maintaining effective classroom discipline will only give you some starting points in designing your own Biblically-based philosophy of classroom management. One starting point should focus on developing a relationship of trust with the parents of our students and involving them in the process of discipline.