Maintaining Classroom Discipline (1947). Good and bad methods of disciplining inappropriate classsroom behavior. This was a very well made instructional movie for teachers. While there are new & different problems in the modern schools, the basic ideas of this film still holds. The opening messages are exactly what the best research on classroom behaviour tells us:
1. The vast majority of behaviour problems in the classrom involve minor breaches of discipline.
2. These incidents originate in the classroom situation itself and are within the control of the teacher.
3. Disciplinary problems in the classroom are symptoms of underlying weaknesses in total learning situation. BY CONTRASTING METHODS OF HANDLING THE SAME CLASS, TECHNIQUES ARE SHOWN FOR SECURING CLASS DISCIPLINE and STIMULATING THE INTEREST OF STUDENTS.Producer: McGraw-Hill Films; Creative Commons license: Public Domain.
Duration : 0:13:43
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#1 by Thatsjadeforyou on September 14th, 2009
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lol. I am an 11th …
lol. I am an 11th grader at a mostly hispanic high school. I get straight A’s but I felt more relatable to the first scenario. The second one was too nice. My teachers always tell the class, “Half of you guys are failing.” “It’s because most of you don’t come to class to learn. You’re too busy goofing off.” But surprisingly, we listen…
#2 by Irisheyes77christy on September 14th, 2009
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This is an …
This is an excellent video. A fantastic example.
#3 by NYCman530 on September 14th, 2009
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This is so Leave It …
This is so Leave It To Beaver
#4 by mpmcd81 on September 14th, 2009
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Major breaches of …
Major breaches of discipline require you to demonstrate that you are tougher than they are and that their disruption will not be tolerated. Of course, this must be done within the guidelines that the school sets for you.
#5 by mpmcd81 on September 14th, 2009
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Keep in mind what …
Keep in mind what the video says…
MINOR breaches of discipline.
#6 by mpmcd81 on September 14th, 2009
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Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt.
#7 by futurenano on September 14th, 2009
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I just want to know …
I just want to know where you teach. You cannot imagine what is said about the engineering profs here.
#8 by oush55 on September 14th, 2009
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Displine is …
Displine is different depending on what school you work at. I been teaching for 7 years at a low income mostly hispanic middle school. This video is no help. You follow this video you will quit by the end of the month
#9 by digimonhero on September 14th, 2009
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i hate discipline …
i hate discipline teachers they dont even check first before the can u
#10 by maxaug on September 14th, 2009
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All good intention …
All good intention but wont work (at least in my context: Brazil…).
If the kids notice youll be nice to them instead of cutting their heads off, sooner or later theyll walk all over you. People try to follow the easier, more confortable pathway. Instead of working hard, theyll work the lesser possible and try to have fun: in your classroom.
The video has some good points, and they may work in some ocasions, but overall, wont work today (as i said: in my context).
#11 by rosaryfilms on September 14th, 2009
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carlapat2012 , …
carlapat2012 , thank you for your comments!
#12 by carlapat2012 on September 14th, 2009
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Awsome! Thank you …
Awsome! Thank you so much for sharing this video. Respect is the key.
#13 by KawaiiMangaArtist on September 14th, 2009
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That may be true …
That may be true but that can work if you actully try it dont judge people. its very mean to do.
#14 by JLady590 on September 14th, 2009
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I’m an aspiring …
I’m an aspiring teacher now earning my certification. This does show that little has changed; it took be back to my math teachers and their different teaching styles. You don’t have to be rigid to get the motivation of your students. Keeping a positive and enthusiastic attitudes makes it enjoyable.
#15 by JLady590 on September 14th, 2009
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LOL
LOL
#16 by mpmcd81 on September 14th, 2009
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I’m a second year …
I’m a second year engineering professor, and this video is spot on. The more positively you can frame things with the class the better your results will be. This is exactly what a teacher should do.
You’ll notice that the latter part of the video showed a teacher who was firm but not overbearing or mean. Disciplinary problems were not tolerated or unnoticed, but there was a clear sense of respect present that went both ways, and where there was humor in the disruption, he took advantage.
#17 by montichan on September 14th, 2009
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“you boys use it in …
“you boys use it in shop when you read a blueprint” Lolz.
#18 by Koreavids on September 14th, 2009
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bdwillia, I don’t …
bdwillia, I don’t know what you’re takling about. I’m a teacher too, and I’m telling you you gotta pick and choose your battles and this video is exactly right. YOUR attitude is a HUGE part in how the class works.
You sound like some Korean teacher who has no control over his/her classroom because of your lack of teaching abilities.
#19 by bdwillia1982 on September 14th, 2009
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I am a teacher and …
I am a teacher and this method of teaching does not work. You must show the kids who is in charge and you have to punish the smallest infractions. This teacher is a push over! This guy would never survive in the modern classroom.
#20 by mpmcd81 on September 14th, 2009
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Wow. Really great …
Wow. Really great film.
#21 by connieBAbonnie on September 14th, 2009
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very interesting!
very interesting!
#22 by 1401JSC on September 14th, 2009
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Kids don’t change. …
Kids don’t change.
Schools don’t change.
Teachers don’t change….er I’m not so sure about all that.
Gratuitous violence on the streets is becoming less rare, prisons are getting fuller.
#23 by mikebogle on September 14th, 2009
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It’s striking how …
It’s striking how relevant much of this video is for contemporary educational problems. Given the fact this video was made over 60 years ago that’s just tragic.
Hopefully schools have at least moved on from the emphasis on gender roles – like the discussion on ratios beginning at 8:00.
#24 by jeffw1267 on September 14th, 2009
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I would agree, but …
I would agree, but fear can work too if the student has good parents. All my teachers had to do was threaten to call my parents. It happened a few times and boy, did my parents freak out when they got a call from school. I was pretty straight by the time I got to high school.
#25 by ShortFormCinema on September 14th, 2009
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WoW!
What a rare …
WoW!
What a rare and vintage piece of Americana!
Classic!