Can I use DWS in a small group/pull-out situation?
QUESTION: I teach small groups in a reading pull-out program. I have students for 30-45 minutes every day. Do you think I could implement the Discipline without Stress approach effectively in my small group setting? RESPONSE: It is certainly possible to use the DWS approach in a small-group teaching situation. DWS is an effective tool [...]
I need help to establish procedures in the computer lab.
QUESTION: I am a Computer specialist working with over 500 students a week. I see most students only once a week for 45 minutes at a time. I’d like to try using Discipline without Stress. From the Teaching Model I know I should begin by establishing classroom management procedures. Can you help me with this? [...]
I don’t understand the difference between expectations and rules.
QUESTION: I’m a middle school art teacher. I’ve just read Dr. Marshall’s DWS book. I want to use it in my teaching but I’m having trouble understanding expectations vs. rules. The two sound the same to me just that they have different labels. I’m not sure if I need to convert what I have used in [...]
Any suggestions for getting started with this discipline approach in a school library?
QUESTION: I’m the librarian in a K-8 school. I have been looking for a good discipline program and am really interested in DWS. Any tips or suggestions for successfully getting started in this type of teaching situation? RESPONSE: In any teaching situation, good classroom management lays the foundation for effective discipline. Leave nothing to chance. [...]
