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- 10 Discipline Approaches to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Marvin MarshallIf you’re looking for some discipline help so you can increase motivation, responsibility, and learning in young people, then stay away from the following 10 counterproductive discipline approaches. 1. BEING REACTIVE Parents and teachers too often become stressed by reacting to ...
Views: 1177 - The Brain, Sleep, and Learning - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Marvin MarshallThe effects of sleep on learning and memory are impressive. Recent discoveries show that sleep facilitates the active analysis of new memories, allows the brain to solve problems, and infer new information. The "sleeping brain" may also be selectively reinforcing the more difficult aspects of ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - Elicit Consequences Rather than Impose Punishments - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments increase the likelihood that the student will feel punished by the adult. ...
Views: 1479 - Restorative Justice in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Marvin MarshallRestorative Justice is a discipline program that is gaining support in urban schools across the nation. The reason it is gaining acceptance is that a disproportionate number of minority students are being punished for inappropriate and irresponsible school behaviors, and federal guidelines are ...
Views: 1500 - Help Your Children Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallA major dilemma young people face is a desire to be perfect. This obsession hinders them and can have disastrous results. For example, consider this letter I received from a parent: “My son is six years old and is going to be in the second grade. He is developing a very pessimistic attitude ...
Views: 1633 - Stop Lecturing Your Kids and Start Listening - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf I were limited to one recommendation that would improve relationships between parent and child, especially with teenagers, it would be listen to learn. Listening and valuing young people’s feelings and ideas is what promotes the ability of parents to effectively communicate with ...
Views: 3339 - One Trick for Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWe have the freedom to choose how we act, what we say, how we respond to situations, how we treat other people, and how we deal with an impulse. We also choose our self-talk. Each choice, no matter how small, is always accompanied by a cost, a consequence, or a result. Economists refer to ...
Views: 2012 - How to Motivate Students in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallAn old saying goes, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” While that’s true, I believe we can speed up the process. Following are 12 suggestions both teachers and parents can implement to get kids motivated this coming school year. 1. Create curiosity Curiosity is perhaps the ...
Views: 2243 - Create a Learning Climate to Foster Student Success - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf learning is what we value, then we ought to value the process of learning as much as the result of learning. By nature, people are attracted to activities where they feel free of psychological or emotional pain. Learning is promoted in a climate where people feel safe and cared for. The ...
Views: 2110 - Giving Children Choices Fosters Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallYoung people have choices, both conscious and nonconscious. These choices are a significant factor in determining their lives. The sooner young people become aware of this, the earlier they will start to make responsible choices. Young people also become more responsible when they learn that ...
Views: 1849 - Counterwill: The Most Misunderstood Dynamic in Teacher-Student Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin Marshall“Counterwill” is the name for the natural human resistance to being controlled. Although adults experience this phenomenon, we seem to be surprised when we encounter it in young people. Counterwill is the most misunderstood and misinterpreted dynamic in teacher-student relationships. This ...
Views: 2540 - Tips for Teachers to Reduce Stress Levels in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallSome experts suggest that a little stress is good, but high levels of stress are harmful to most people. However, it is possible to perform well when relaxed (think masters of kung fu). In my opinion, that should be the goal: a classroom (and life) that is productive and virtually ...
Views: 1660 - Consistency and Child Discipline: Why the Two Don't Always Go Together - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallA significant trait that teachers, students, and parents are concerned about is being consistent when it comes to discipline. “How can I be fair, firm, and CONSISTENT?” was a question I continually asked myself, not only as a teacher, but especially as an assistant principal of supervision ...
Views: 1627 - Visualization Activities Make Brain Compatible Learning Easy, Fun, and Engaging - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallBrain compatible learning infers that learning will take place in a manner that is "natural." Unfortunately, however, many teachers expect students to learn in an "unnatural" way. Let me explain by asking you to visualize the last time you dreamed. Not that you remember your dream, but did ...
Views: 2096 - A simple way to curb behavior problems in children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallProblems with students so often arise from imposing, rather than eliciting. When teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments ...
Views: 1388 - Understanding Boys - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallHopefully, society is well past the "politically correct" theory (an oxymoron in a democratic society) that the ONLY difference between a male and a female is in socialization-—that aside from reproductive organs, there is no difference between the sexes neurologically, psychologically, or ...
Views: 1308 - Increase Your Workplace Productivity by Creating a Positive Home Life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIn a perfect world, all aspects of life would be enjoyable. You'd not only love your job, but you'd also have a pleasant home life. However, a stressful home life can hinder workplace productivity. Sometimes that stress involves children. Perhaps you've had this happen or have seen it occur ...
Views: 1458 - Rules, Stress, and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen raising and disciplining children, many parents rely on rules. In reality, though, the use of the term “rules” in parenting is often counterproductive. Rules are used to control, not inspire. Although essential in games, rules are counterproductive in relationships. Think of it this ...
Views: 1316 - A New Generation – A New Approach to Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWith any task in life, the approach you use helps determine the outcome. Parenting is no different. Your parenting approach may determine what the young person becomes. Today’s parents have two models of discipline from which to choose. The older approach uses rewards and punishments—the ...
Views: 1555 - Instilling Responsibility in Today’s Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf you find that disciplining your children and fostering a sense of responsibility in them is stressful or unsuccessful, the use of traditional parenting approaches may be the problem. Why? Because traditional parenting approaches, including using lectures, rewards, and punishments, rely on ...
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