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Assertive Discipline
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3 Semester Credits
(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-step increases)
- accredited nationwide
- start any time
- up to 5 months to complete
- independent study
- all course materials included with course tuition
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Course Description
This course will present traditional discipline strategies for classroom management in a proactive and assertive form. The myths that blame teachers for student misconduct are exposed in an age of misapplied self-esteem and increasing safety concerns. Educators learn to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment at all times with discipline plans from the books resources. Applying consequences along with positive recognition are outlined. Discover traditional classroom-proven practices that reduce teacher distractions so educators can focus on instruction and students learning.
$395
3 Semester Graduate Credits
Assertive Discipline
- 3 Graduate Credits -
Course Objectives
- Educators will learn how assertive discipline approaches assists and supports teacher rights, authority and responsibilities.
- Teachers will examine myths and misinformation that often unjustifiably blame teachers for issues beyond their control or authority.
- Educators will be presented with numerous discipline plans and behavior modification strategies for implementation into the classroom environment.
- Students will be able to use the specific directives, implementing consequences and on-task behavior strategies for classroom management.
- Teachers will develop a discipline plan or classroom management activity that utilizes positive recognition along with limits, structure and respect for authority.
Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)
Course Instructor
Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.
Grade Type
Letter Grade
Assertive Discipline
What Others Are Saying...
I would like to personally thank the individual or group who decided to offer courses that were very ideally fitting for educators. I am more excited about these courses than any professional development I have taken in over ten years. Thank you for thinking outside the box and offering courses that sound so fascinating and meaningful.”
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– Christine G. , Indiana
Thank you for your willingness to e-mail me promptly regarding my questions. I really, really appreciate the format that TLC provided me. I will definitely continue to share my positive experience with fellow staff and hopefully you will see continued fruit from that. I will definitely use TLC again.” – Darin K. , Oregon
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I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education”
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Thanks for the feedback on Part B of the coursework. I used it as part of a World Geography course, and it was a success, so I will make it a regular part of curriculum!…”
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