Management Of

Disciplinary Problems
In The Classroom
Presented by :
Chan Yi Jia
Joanne Tan Yi Wen
Nurul AimiNadiah bt. Ab. Mubim

Introduction
The concept of classroom discipline is
closely related with the P&P activities
controlling in the classroom.
This refers to the actions taken by teacher
to , or to reduce the behavioral problem
and responses which occurred in the
classroom.

Classroom
Management
InthecontextConcept
ofteaching and

learning in the classroom,

studentsarea key requirementfor
teachersto achieveteaching objectives
effectively.

 Its implicationishaving agoodclassroom

discipline, whichmeans that
socio-emotionalclimatein the classroom
isconducive and harmonious,
teaching and learning activitiescarried outin a
systematic,orderlyandsmooth,
enhancedlearning and teachingeffectiveness,
student valuesamongstudents,such asthe
value of responsibility, mutualhelping each
other, tolerance,care, cooperation
andpositiveattitudecan beinstilledintheir
souls,and
teaching and learning activitieswill be more
meaningfuland enjoyable

 A good disciplinary class would have the

situations as below;
T&L
activitycarried
out
smoothly
and
systematically
in
accordance
withthe
prescribedplan without interference.
Good class discipline controlling will improve the
effectiveness of the T&L activity.
Students feel comfortable, safe, and happy while
taking part in the learning activity.

 Information, instruction and guidance of teachers will

be followed by all students without any hesitation or
ambiguity.
Noble moral values will be inculcated among students.
Students are trained to be a discipline and useful
person.
The planning scheme of work for each subjects will be
successfully implemented in accordance with the
school timetable.
Students will be able to have the knowledge and skills
in a comprehensive and impressive way.

Teachers Role and

Action

Help students to make adjustment in their development of personal,

emotional, social, academic, mental and moral

Help students in their studies

Help students by preparing the daily T&L plan in accordance with

the ability, interest and development of each students.

Bring awareness for students about the importance of education

Help students in the process of problem-solving in their learning

Help students to make a rational decision

 Help students to form their good working habits,

appreaciate their works and build their perfect
personality characteristics.
Work with students parents to monitor the
students progress.
Fill in the 001 Card and 002 Card.
Cooperate with experts in guidance and
counseling in dealing with counseling and
guidance program.
Refer to the experts in guidance and counseling to
help those students who need professional help.

Class Control
Teachers can take appropriate actions
against the students who violated
school discipline. For examples:
Give warning or advice for those students
who violate school discipline.
Teachers can punish students according
to their level of mistakes.

Procedure To Solve the

Discipline Problem
If there is any disciplinary problem
happens, teacher should solve it by;
Examine the discipline problems that occurred
in an objective way and do not take any hasty
action.
Avoid getting frustrated while finding the cause
of problems.
Provide opportunities for students to explain and
try to understand their feelings.

If the student id found in guilty, the

teacher must give advice to the students
so they could realize their mistakes and
change their behaviour.
If the students repeated their offense, the
teacher may refer to disciplinary teachers
or teacher guidance and counseling to
take an appropriate action.
If the case is serious, teachers have to
report to the headmaster or the school
principal immediately.

Punishment
A punishment or penalty is an imposed
disciplinary action to against students who
violate school rules and regulations.
The purpose of punishment or penalty is to
change students from negative behaviour
and prevent the repetition of the
wrongdoing.

Peraturan-Peraturan Pelajaran
(Disiplin Sekolah) 1959
It states that the school principle is the one
who responsible for school discipline and
empowered to take action against students
who violate certain discipline.
The principals also allowed to delegated the
school disciplinary actions to other
teachers.

Suspension / Removal
Headmaster / principal cannot remove a
student from school for silent offense which
is not specified in the rules and regulations
set by the MOE.
The student shall be given an opportunity to
defend himself / herself before the
condemned, so that the natural justice is
given to students who were involved.
Request the letter before a student is
appointed sentenced.

 If the case is investigated by the police, the

school authority cannot appoint sentence to
the student first before the court to avoid
the happening of twice punishment for the
same case.
There is only the headmaster or principal
shall sign all the disciplinary letters issued
by the school authority.
The right of parent or guardian to appeal
the sentence imposed shall be clearly.

 The letter must be completed, clear, concise

and contain the following matter:

The name of the accused student, IC, class

Time of incident
Date of incident
Place of incident
The responsible witnesses
The provisions of regulation 4 & 8 shall be
referred to each case. Those who violated
school rules must be stated clearly in
accordance with the relevant chapter or
section.

 All the letters or documents of

suspension and expulsion presented
to the Education Department must be
accompanied by documentary
evidence the following:
a. Minutes of Disciplinary Board
b. Discipline record of the particular
student
c. Counseling record of student

Corporal Punishment Canning

Can only be applied to male students.
Can only be executed by the principal or the other
teachers which had been authorized by the principal.
Only being performed on the palms or the back with a
base
Must be recorded.
Cannot be done in front of the audience or during
school assembly as the action is considered wild and
could embarrass students.

Hindrance in Managing
Disciplinary Problems

Those rigid rules would bring the negative implications which

could raise the doubt and hesitation of teacher to take
appropriate disciplinary actions.

The personal characteristics of teacher, such as being too

gentle and less strictly are the obstacles to take actions
against students who violate discipline.

There are a few parents who spoil their children and strongly
oppose the teacher when they taking the disciplinary actions,
especially the corporal punishment.

Some students like to form gang or click who often protect

their members who have discipline problems.

19

MANAGEMENT OF
DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS IN
CLASSROOM

Hindrance in managing
disciplinary problems.
1) Rigid regulations will bring negative effect to
the teacher as he/ she wants to take the
rightful discipline action.
2) Teachers role which stress on gentle attitude
and less strictly usually being an obstacle to
teacher to take any action for those student
who having discipline problems.
3) Involvement of parents that against the
teacher action to their children.
4) Group of pupils which have gang and click
will defend their group members who involve
in discipline problems.

INTERVENTION IN HANDLING
DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS
There are three intervention that we
can used to tackle problems in the
classroom.
- Pastoral care
- Guidance and Counseling
- Behaviour Modification Techniques

PASTORAL CARE
Pastoral Care School (PCS) is designed to equip
ministering individuals and couples to effectively care
for the needs of the people whom God has entrusted
to them.
PCS students learn how to bring people into wholeness
of spirit, soul and body through healing prayer.
They will be taught how to pray for the sick and set
the captives free through the power of the Holy Spirit.
This is a five-day experiential school with a
combination of lectures, impartation, worship and
corporate intercession

Guidance and
Counselling
Both Guidance and Counseling are process used
to solve problems of life. The basic difference is in
the approach.
Guidance: advice or information aimed at
resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as
given by someone in authority
Counselling: the provision of professional
assistance and guidance in resolving personal or
psychological problems:
In the process of guidance, the client's problems
are listened carefully and readymade solutions are
provided by the expert where as in the process of
counseling the client's problems are discussed
and relevant information are provided in-between.

Ethical Principles in
Counseling

1. Respect for student and

nondiscrimination
2. Confidentiality
3. Responsible caring

Basic Counselling
Skills

1. Attending skills

- Face the student, adopt an open posture, lean

forward towards the student, maintain goo eye
contact, remain calm, relaxed and natural.

2. Active listening skills

- observe, understand the verbal and non-verbal
clues

3. The art of empathy

- you feel

4. The art of probing

- I could be wrong, maybe you
could tell me. , not happy? ,
meaning that
5. Helping students challenge
themselves.

Behavior Modification
Techniques
Behavior modification techniques include a
series of teacher-implemented activities and
actions aimed at improving classroom
behavior.
Encouraged behaviors might include staying
seated, requesting permission to talk,
remaining on task, proper care of classroom
books and tools, and treating other students
with respect.
Discouraged behaviors might include loud or
disruptive behavior, wandering around the
classroom and not completing assignments.

PREVENTATIVE
STRATEGIES
Consider seating an easily distracted
child closer to the teacher to help her
stay on track. Give a child with
attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder opportunities before class
starts to move books or re-arrange
desks in order to help expend excess
energy.

TEACHING STRATEGIES
Provide students with guidance and
information to teach them the correct
behavior required.
Use stories and role-playing to teach actions
such as asking permission to leave a seat,
forming a line, walking to the lunchroom,
sitting quietly and keeping hands to one's
self.
Both regular students and those with
disabilities might need more than oral
directions in order to understand how you
expect them to behave in your classroom.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
STRATEGIES

When you catch students following directions and doing things

correctly, compliment them.

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
STRATEGIES

When a student acts the same after deploying preventative, teaching

and positive reinforcement strategies, negative reinforcement
strategies might be required.
Examples of negative reinforcement strategies include a time out,
seating away from the rest of the class, removal of playtime
privileges, referral to the principal, a note home to parents

References
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6030/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/112
406-behavior-modificationtechniques-classroom/