Incorporate some daily positivity – with riddles!
Dr. Marshall encourages teachers to remember that people always do better when they feel better. Because young people are no different than adults in this respect, one of the three principles that form the foundation of the Disicipline without Stress Teaching Model is Positivity. Dr. Marshall reminds teachers to develop a coaching mindset from which misbehavior is [...]
For some students, they see “sub” and think “anarchy!”
QUESTION: As a grade 7-12 substitute teacher, I was thinking of “travelling” with the ABCD poster and briefly explaining it, but I wondered if that would be too disruptive to kids if I’m only with them for a day or two. I’m finding that getting good behavior as a sub is far more difficult than [...]
Choose your teacher–just for the day!
QUESTION: I recently signed up to be a substitute teacher. As such, I don’t really have enough time to fully explain all the procedures and levels of Discipline Without Stress. Classes at middle and high school are only 50 minutes long. What can I do as a sub, in order to manage the class and [...]
I am trying to use DWS but my students will not listen to me!
QUESTION: I have recently taken over a classroom, as a substitute for three weeks. The teacher of this classroom has been on leave for some time and the students have had many temporary teachers. I feel that I am using all the correct educational practices but the discipline problems in this class are extensive. I [...]
I would welcome suggestions for using DWS when subbing.
QUESTION: I have recently attempted to implement DWS in my substitute teaching assignments and have experienced some degree of success. Since these subbing assignments provide so little time to implement and reap the benefits of this system, I would welcome any suggestions you might have for a substitute teacher. RESPONSE: Part I of the DWS [...]
