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Module 8C

The combination of skill and power that resonates with me is Assertiveness and the Power of Attention. Assertiveness allows me to set clear, respectful boundaries that guide students’ behavior while maintaining a positive environment. Using the Power of Attention to focus on positive actions helps create a classroom environment that celebrates and reinforces desired behaviors (Burden, 2020). This encourages constructive behavior among students and supports student encouragement, self-regulation and respect.

I could implement Assertiveness and the Power of Attention by consistently highlighting and praising positive behaviors like teamwork and kindness. For example, I would encourage students by saying, “I appreciate when you raise your hand to share.” By focusing on positive actions, I would create an environment where students feel motivated to follow expectations, as they see that doing so brings positive recognition.

I recall a challenging situation with a student who often displayed disruptive behavior, especially during group activities. The Skill of Composure and the Power of Perception would have taken me a step back and viewed the behavior as a sign of the child’s struggle to engage or feel included rather than as defiance. By staying calm and interpreting the behavior, I could have better addressed the root of the issue by encouraging the student’s involvement in a more supportive manner, leading to a more positive outcome.

The Power of Unity can create a sense of belonging and mutual respect. In a classroom that emphasizes kindness, teamwork, and encouragement, students learn to appreciate one another’s strengths and support each other’s challenges (Bailey, 2014). For example, implementing group projects where students recognize each other’s efforts can strengthen this unity and help build a compassionate classroom community.

Offering choices is crucial for children with power struggles because it gives them a sense of control over their actions, reducing the need for resistance. I would provide two or three structured choices that align with the classroom rules. For instance, if a child resists doing an activity, I could say, “You can start with reading or drawing—what would you like to begin with?” This way, I offer autonomy within set boundaries, which helps maintain structure while allowing the child a sense of ownership.

References

Bailey, R. A. (2014). Conscious discipline: Building resilient classrooms. Loving Guidance.

Burden, P. R. (2020). Classroom management: Creating a successful K-12 learning community. John Wiley & Sons.

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Book: Conscious Discipline Building Resilient Classroom by Dr. Becky A. Bailey

ISBN:978-1-889609-51-5

Discussion Topic: Module 8C – Conscious Discipline Discussion 2 (Suggested Due November 3 – Must Submit by November 11)Module 8C – Conscious Discipline Discussion 2 (Suggested Due November 3 – Must Submit by November 11)

Read chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 in the Conscious Discipline text and work through the corresponding workbook pages.

These chapters begin your focus on The Seven Skills of Discipline. Conscious Discipline stresses that these are the only skills needed to transform everyday discipline issues into teaching moments. If you have any concepts you need help understanding, spend time online on their website, YouTube, or Google. There is a WORLD of information available in all types of formats (print, video, podcast). I have a 45-minute commute twice a day and spend a lot of time listening in the car. You can make time for this! It IS that important to your success in the classroom!

The Foundation of Problem-Solving: Have you ever felt at a loss for how to deal with power struggles, defiance, verbal attacks, bullying or physical aggression? (WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE!) Have you ever wondered what would help children stay on task, pay attention and finish their work? The Seven Skills of Discipline are the only skills we need to transform these everyday discipline issues into teaching moments. These moments are our opportunity to teach children the social-emotional and communication skills necessary to manage themselves, resolve conflict, prevent bullying and develop pro-social behaviors.

The seven skills are Composure, Encouragement, Assertiveness, Choices, Empathy, Positive Intent and Consequences.

The seven skills emerge from the foundation of the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults. As we become more conscious of our reactions to conflict, we can choose a different response. The seven skills teach you to respond to conflict in a way that helps children move from the resistant, lower centers of their brain to the more cooperative, higher centers.

The chart below shows how each of the Seven Skills of Discipline when utilized consciously, yields critical core values and life skills.

By implementing the powers and skills together, we learn to stay in control of ourselves and in charge of children in a manner that models the same skills we seek to teach. This, combined with the willingness generated by the School Family, empowers children to learn and internalize lifelong skills successfully.

Discussion Post: Exploring Key Skills and Powers of Conscious Discipline

In these chapters of Conscious Discipline, we explore how specific skills and their corresponding powers work together to transform discipline moments into valuable teaching opportunities. The focus of these chapters includes Composure and the Power of Perception, Assertiveness and the Power of Attention, Encouragement and the Power of Unity, and Choices and the Power of Free Will. Each of these combinations helps build a foundation for emotional regulation, positive social interactions, and healthy problem-solving.

Let’s examine these in more detail:

  1. Skill of Composure & Power of Perception:
    • Composure is the ability to stay calm in the face of chaos or conflict. It teaches us that we must regulate our own emotions before helping children manage theirs. The Power of Perception reminds us that how we perceive a situation determines our response. By shifting our perception and seeing behavior as communication or a skill deficit rather than defiance, we are better equipped to stay composed and respond effectively.
    • Ask yourself: How can shifting your perception of a child’s behavior help you stay composed during difficult moments? Can you think of an example where this shift in perception could change your reaction to a situation?
  2. Skill of Assertiveness & Power of Attention:
    • Assertiveness involves setting clear, respectful boundaries without being aggressive. The Power of Attention teaches us that what we focus on, we get more of. By focusing our attention on what we want children to do, rather than what we want them to stop doing, we guide their behavior more effectively.
    • Ask yourself: How can focusing on positive behaviors and using assertiveness, rather than control or punishment, help children develop self-regulation and responsibility?
  3. Skill of Encouragement & Power of Unity:
    • Encouragement fosters pro-social skills such as kindness, helpfulness, and empathy. It is rooted in the Power of Unity, which emphasizes that we are all connected and need each other. By encouraging positive behaviors and emphasizing teamwork, we help children feel a sense of belonging and value within the group.
    • Ask yourself: In what ways can fostering a classroom culture of encouragement and unity impact children’s social and emotional development? Can you think of specific strategies to promote unity among students?
  4. Skill of Choices & Power of Free Will:
    • Choices empower children by giving them control over certain aspects of their behavior. The Power of Free Will reinforces that each of us has the ability to make choices. By offering choices, we teach children responsibility and help them feel more in control of their actions, which can reduce power struggles.
    • Ask yourself: How can offering children choices during conflict or instruction prevent power struggles and build independence?

DISCUSSION POST ASSIGNMENT:  Answer these questions in a discussion post and then respond to 2 peers. Your initial posting should be at least 300 words, and your responses should be in-depth and approximately 150 words. This focus is ONLY on the readings in Chapters 4-8.

For full credit, you MUST answer every question below in your initial posting.

  1. Which of these skill and power combinations resonates with you the most, and why?
  2. How could you see yourself implementing it in your classroom or future teaching?
  3. Reflect on a challenging situation you’ve faced. How could the Skill of Composure and the Power of Perception have changed your response and the outcome?
  4. How might fostering the Power of Unity through Encouragement help build a more cooperative and compassionate classroom environment?
  5. Why are offering choices so crucial for children with power struggles? What strategies can you use to consistently offer meaningful choices to children while maintaining clear expectations and structure?

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Let’s reflect on how these concepts help improve behavior management and foster growth in social-emotional skills that will last a lifetime!

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After posting your original response, read other postings and post a response to at least two classmates using the following ABC Approach.

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