2.+Establish+rules+or+expectations

 According to Canter’s Assertive Discipline Theory, the establishment of rules and expectations of students should be created by the teacher, based on their needs.

This is based on the theory that if the teacher is able to do their best teaching without unnecessary interruptions, the students will ultimately benefit. The students need to be made aware exactly what behaviours are expected of them and the negative consequence/punishments that will result if they break any of the rules (Edwards & Watts, 2004).

Misbehaviour is tracked through putting students names on the board, with ticks when necessary. Consistency is an imperative element in assertive discipline, as is matching the negative consequence with the seriousness and frequency of misbehaviour. 