Discipline: Teacher vs. Student Focused

Published on April 10, 2015

Last updated on November 1, 2024

Sam LeDeaux

Today we’re working on quadratic equations. A student doesn’t correctly complete them. I see him struggling, and I give him an ultimatum: “Get this next problem right or I’ll send you to the office.” He gets the next problem wrong, and I feel grossly disrespected and cite the student for insubordination. I send the student to the office, and am fully expecting at least a couple day hiatus from my classroom for him. When he returns, I expect him to be proficient in quadratic equations. If these do not occur, I will not feel my administration is supportive of me.

His descriptions of teacher focused vs. student focused discipline is spot on.

Love this.