Discipline is something that you instill in people. Demanding or imposing discipline will only get you rebellion.
Start by letting your students see the need for them to exercise self control.
When I went to the Shorin-ji of Japan, being a gai-jin [foreigner] I didn't know their way of teaching and their self discipline. For the first few days I was there, I was just eating and strolling around with everybody happily wishing me and saying nothing about the classes or anything else.
Finally, a bit frustrated, I went up to the sensei and asked him when would I start learning the Martial Arts? He just took a pose then rapidly performed a kata. I said, "Master, that was really great! Now, let me learn it." And, he said"Of course." and walked away!?
I was floored and stopped one of my colleagues who was passing by and asked him when would I get to the class where they'd teach me how to do the kata, and the Japanese colleague shook his head ruefully, and said "Gai-jin san, that was the lesson!"
You see, in our culture, we have our Teachers trying desperately to teach us; and grow up thinking that everything will come to us where we want it.
The lesson I learnt in Japan was that if you want something, you have got to go there and learn to do it correctly, come what may.
Disicpline is not something that's taught, it's something that comes with the maturity of the mind.
If Japanese children can learn this right when they are little kids, why can't we?
They are more mature than many grown ups here, that I have seen.
2006-10-21 23:39:24
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answered by Anonymous
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Respect is not demanded it is commanded.
First thing is that the elders should set an example for the younger ones with their manners of talking,eating,sitting etc
Since kids do what they see others do ...u will see them follow the right etiquette.
This can be followed by appreciation(if the kids are in a large group/class) or even a small gift (if its just one kid or two) for acting the way they were instructed.
To teach discipline to pupils of higher age group..You have to be strict with them and put your fear into them and remember to give them a warning and tell them of the consequences that may result if they do not behave as expected
For some exceptional cases the stricter you become to them the ruder they will behave..so knowing the type of kids you are dealing with you will have to be sweet or strict.
Best of luck ..because it is easier to advice someone but difficult to inculcate these habits into others.
2006-10-22 00:02:32
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answered by homosapien 3
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You don't teach discipline you demand it. Make learning fun, where the student actively wants to participate and the discipline is an integral part of the participation
2006-10-21 23:26:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Discussing rules and following through with applying them! I teach pre-school and sometimes my fellow teachers let the children slide on certain aspects of behavior....It really confuses the class as a whole when we are not consistant in our actions! The most important thing to remember is "stick to your guns" when applying the ground rules. Our children are aware that inappropriate or destructive behavior is unexceptable and will not be tolerated while at school. Children are happier when boundries are clear and set! Rules are easily applied with lots of love and understanding too!!
2006-10-21 23:42:40
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answered by lydlykarug 4
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First thing is for u to be firm in whtever u say or do, make sure ur students listen and the punishment should be followed thru' by the students no matter what
2006-10-21 23:31:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Set expectations and consequences. Follow through always.
2006-10-22 03:47:40
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answered by JLH 2
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Shock Therapy (even if it doesn't help them it might make you feel better.
No a bad day crank up the voltage!!!!
2006-10-21 23:31:42
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answered by Ben 3
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Just kick the little bastards out.
2006-10-21 23:45:31
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answered by Anonymous
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