like what he says. I'm not even sure if he puts names on the board
anymore. But I have used Canter for years. I agree with his
philosophy. Use what works for you and ignore the others.

I also like Wong's procedures and Wong doesn't like "discipline"
but I do it MY way and incorporate a little from each.

Make it YOURS!

On 5/10/09, Tom wrote:
> I took a look at the "Assertive Discipline" book on Amazon,
> using the "Look Inside" feature, and agree with Canter on two
> points:
>
> 1) Teachers have the "right and responsibility" to lead with
> assertiveness. I (and others on this board) call this form of
> leadership being the "pack leader."
>
> 2) I also agree with Canter that the principles of Glasser,
> Dreikurs et al have been "misinterpreted or misunderstood" -
> yes, "discipline" is indeed a necessary component in the
> classroom, rather than the ongoing (and debilitating) focus
> on "self-esteem."
>
> While I agree with those points about 'how to get there' in the
> classroom, I disagree as to where "there" is. (Based on my own
> use of AD 26 years ago. But who knows, maybe Assertive
> Discipline has changed over those decades....)
>
> Happy Mother's Day to all!
>
> Tom
>
> PS: And I respectfully disagree with Yes I Do about just finding
> a system that works for you. It might work for you - meeting you
> in your comfort zone - but that might not be the best thing for
> the kids. Or for you. Yes I Do's implicit point about teacher's
> often teaching the same way they've done for years is key - YES,
> and though it be comfortable (or at least familiar), it ain't
> necessarily the "best" way.

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