Some encouragement from a DWS teacher.
A note of encouragement to teachers using DWS for the first time––from a member of the Yahoo DWS support group: I’d like to say something to teachers who might be struggling to use DWS for the first time. I was in your place a couple of years ago. I think one early mistake that I made––that [...]
Isn’t DWS very similar to Love and Logic?
A response by Claudia Payne, a member of the DWS Mailring: My school has spent a great deal of money training us on L&L. Buy DWS. It includes Jim Fay’s philosophy and is much easier to use since it is a “system” and can be used “publicly” without any demeaning of the student. When I [...]
How does the Responsive Classroom model dovetail with DWS?
QUESTION: Can anyone tell me please, how the Responsive Classroom Model dovetails with Dr. Marshall’s teachings? I think there are lots of connections and would like to explore them more. RESPONSE: The Responsive Classroom website explains: ”At the heart of the Responsive Classroom approach are 10 classroom practices.” Those that are either in common with DWS [...]
Where can I find a copy of the Discipline without Stress Teaching Model?
QUESTION: I have an older version of Dr. Marshall’s book which doesn’t include the DwStress Teaching Model. Is there one available online? RESPONSE: Click here for the Discipline without Stress Teaching Model.
