Literature Review/ Journal

Author: Lee Canter, Marlene Canter

Title: Assertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today’s Classroom

Year: 2010
Main idea(s)
Modifies instructional plans to adjust for
student needs (TPE 9)
Establishes and articulates goals for
student learning (TPE 9)
Develops and sequences instructional
activities and materials for student
learning (TPE 9)
Designs short-term and long-term plans to
foster student learning (TPE 9)
This book develops a responsible behavior
curriculum, and an overview of the
behavioral narration technique introduced
in Classroom Management for Academic
Success.
This book also states how to set high
expectations for students in order to
achieve better overall results.
Supporting Evidence
“When they come into class, plan to be there at the door,
greet them and find something special to say to each of
them. This is an especially effective way to make
personal contact with those students who need your
individual attention and caring words” (Canter &
Canter, 2010, p.221).
“To grow academically, socially and emotionally,
students need to be in a classroom in which a concerned
teacher is willing and able to set consistent, positive
behavioral limits while providing warmth and support to
students --- to empower students with skills to succeed”
(Canter & Canter, 2010, p.12).
Providing feedback for the students will encourage them
to do better.

References

Canter, L. (2010). Lee Canter's assertive discipline: Positive behavior management for today's
classroom (4th ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.