2006-07-19 19:02:32 · 14 answers · asked by beau 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It means you can't spell assertive
2006-07-19 19:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assertive means to defend or maintain your rights.If you are asking because of the term assertive discipline, it was introduced by Lee Cantor in the U.S and it means to establish and maintain a system of rules and the consequences of breaking them and to let it work without aggression. In a system where assertive discipline works well,teachers will not need to shout at pupils and get frustrated,instead they will just calmly apply the the consequence of breaking that particular rule. It needs consistency and a whole school approach to work but when it works its marvellous.joy!
2006-07-20 06:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by ama a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being assertive means that you deal with your problems and issues in a constructive way. You deal with others in a respectful manner and you expect respect in return. This is compared to passive people who let others take advantage of them and aggressive people who do what they want and don't really care how they get it. Another angle of assertive is to be motivated and use initiative, drive to get things going in your life.
2006-07-20 02:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by GP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct spelling is assertive and its meaning is firmly persuasive without being aggressive like a good wife who tries to convince her husband that her idea was in actual fact his - brilliant eh !!!
2006-07-20 03:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by TEACAKE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: as·sert·ive
Pronunciation: &-'s&rt-iv, a-
Function: adjective
: having a bold or confident manner
- as·sert·ive·ly adverb
- as·sert·ive·ness noun
Standing your ground without being agressive or obnoxious. It has a positive connotation.
2006-07-20 02:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by queenbee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you're a go getter. You take the bull by the horns. You get the job done and with vigor!
2006-07-20 08:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Note spelling:
"Assertive" - means firm, forceful, forward, self-confident, self-assured, pushy, aggressive,
2006-07-20 02:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I means you fall between aggresive and passive. Its what most companies want their management teams to be in these days of kid gloves and cotton wool.
2006-07-20 02:09:30 · answer #8 · answered by Monty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stand your ground and attempt to persuade others to your viewpoint.
2006-07-20 02:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somebody or something which shows confidence!
visit www.dictionary.com and type it in to see! - make sure you spell it right though!
2006-07-20 03:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by BRAD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋