Literature Review/ Journal

Author: Lee Canter, Marlene Canter

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

Year: 2010

Main idea(s) Supporting Evidence

This book draws on students’ values,
backgrounds, interest, and
developmentally appropriate learning.
“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). 

Modifies instructional plans to adjust for “To grow academically, socially and emotionally,
student needs (TPE 9)  students need to be in a classroom in which a concerned
Establishes and articulates goals for teacher is willing and able to set consistent, positive
student learning (TPE 9)  behavioral limits while providing warmth and support to
Develops and sequences instructional students --- to empower students with skills to succeed”
activities and materials for student (Canter & Canter, 2010, p.12).
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.
Providing feedback for the students will encourage them
to do better. Setting high expectations for students to
achieve better overall results
 References

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