Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Inconsistent Disciplining I am a student teacher and I have volunteered to participate in a special group of student teachers who are interested in teaching in diverse settings. One of the participants in our first group meeting was telling us about her disciplinary methods. When the white children in her class misbehave she sternly reprimands them because, she believes, they know the rules and they know what they are supposed to do. However, when the seven African American students misbehave, she gives them another chance because she wants them to know she cares. I have to react to this person and perhaps explain to her what the consequences of her action could be. What should I do and say? I am not even sure if her methods are actually good or bad. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I believe students need to see consistency, especially in the area of discipline. There needs to be a balanced system where students know exactly what is expected of them and exactly what will happen if they break the rules. If this in an elem school, students also pay a great deal of attention to what is fair and what is not. Teachers should be teaching equality. I think making a suggestion to the teacher could be helpful and hopefully she will respect your opinion.