Assertive Discipline

by Lee Canter, Marlene Canter

The 3rd Edition of this classic Canter text is a "must read" for teachers. It shows you step-by-step how to implement the Assertive Discipline program, a tried and true proactive approach to classroom management. By placing an emphasis on balancing classroom structure with building a caring and trusting relationship with students, you create a winning situation for students and teachers alike. Over one million educators worldwide have benefited from this highly successful program. These practical and flexible strategies are perfect for new teachers -- and they are a great refresher for experienced teachers.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Psychology, Textbooks, Teachers, Professional Development

234 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Joan Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good book. It helped me see the missing pieces of my discipline procedures, especially with my more challenging students. The case studies were really valuable as well. I have an older edition that I borrowed from a friend and it looked like it was going to be geared toward elementary grades, but this was not the case. Despite my posted dates, I have been reading this book over a period of a few months. The last third of the book resonated with me the most.

[Ahmad Nazeri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for classroom management strategies!

[Scott Rushing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be required reading for every middle and high school teacher.

[Sarah M · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of my colleagues (another student teacher) used the method of telling a naughty student she had "chosen" to receive a warning, as Canter recommends, and she seemed to find it hilarious. so I feel like a lot of the methods the author proposes only work if you have nerves of steel and the self-assuredness of an already well-established teacher, but this was a good, interesting read regardless.

[Kaci · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was okay, but we were reading Wong too, so this one felt less in depth and not necessary since we had the other book.

[kevin browning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old school form of discipline but a good one!

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas; easy to read

[Jessica Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was recommended this book by my subject tutor during my Diagnostic Teaching Placement, as I was finding behaviour management to be my weakest area. It's an ok book; it's one of those texts you finish and think 'well what did I actually learn from that?' It all seems to be common sense advice, nothing remarkably groundbreaking. I will concede, however, that it's often nice to see such advice written down. Although I did not necessarily learn a plethora of new behaviour management tactics, reading this did help support my own perceptions and ideas of behaviour. It's encouraging to see someone else saying what you think!

[MaryAnn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book for five pages near the end - the parent phone call. It gives something similar to a script on what to say when you call parents. I've used it several times this year and it has made my life much better. I haven't had time to read much more of the book. Perhaps I will over the summer.

[Sandy Champagne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not a teacher yet but I'm studying to become one. This was on my required reading list and I felt it repeated a lot of what I've already read (or maybe what I read before took from this book). Either way it's some very valuable info and I will definitely be using some of the techniques in my classroom when I get one.

[Stacia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The new appendix (I think it is new with this 4th edition) about the Real Time Classroom Coaching Model was the most helpful part! That and giving students choices in their consequences (pg. 73)... these, to me, are the most useful parts and very easily implemented instead of just theory.

[Jennifer Goldby · Rating 5 out of 5]

As far as instructional methodology books go this fantastic tome receives a weighty 5 out of 5 from me :). Lots of useful practical ways to get your class on board, a must read for any teacher in the making.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another new-teacher must read. It has some good ideas in it.

[Heather Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love his theories!

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Designed for teachers, this work sets forth ideas on how to acquire and maintain discipline in the classroom. It takes a proactive approach.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for any teacher!

[Nicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was good for classroom management, but mostly for primary school teachers. It had good ideas throughout that could be used for both primary and secondary

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely geared toward elementary. It almost seems like secondary education was added last minute to appeal to more educators.