Leson 12 Journal

I wish we had more time to discuss Chapter 12 in class, but I'm also grateful we had time to start our in class group project.I like that we talked about all students and difficulties they might have in the classroom, which can lead to misbehavior or acting out. Although the class is focused on students with disabilities, I like that we were given strategies to try with any student. Even if the student struggling doesn't have a disability, they are still not keeping up which can translate into seeking attention. 
I liked the section that talked about the root or discipline, and that the word means "a follower of a teacher". The students are learning how to act in the classroom, and what is acceptable. I also liked the way the book described what discipline should be, "it's not about having power or control over the students, but preventing and responding to their behavior." As a teacher, it will be our responsibility to do everything possible to prevent behavior problems by being an example and having clear expectations and making clear to all students what is acceptable in the classroom.
The chapter also talked about collecting data to better understand a student's behavior. We have touched on this in a few of my other classes, and discussed the importance of keeping anecdotal records of any inappropriate behavior or comments.  I think by keeping a record it makes it easier to look back and see if there is a pattern to the students misbehavior, or if something triggers it. 
I enjoyed this chapter and look forward to implementing some of the practices and methods in my classroom.