One of the most frightening prospects for beginning teachers is their inability to be effective teachers due to misbehavior in the classroom. Along with a strong comprehensive discipline program, teachers should also have a plan in place that prevents discipline problems. One of the courses offered to early education students focuses on classroom discipline and management. Among many subjects you will discuss is how teachers can prevent discipline problems.
It is wise to have a successful prevention model in place. A good preventive plan has several important characteristics. The first provision is a student’s need. Human needs include control, freedom, fun, love, and acceptance. When these needs are not being met, misbehavior often ensues. Because children spend so much time at school, it is important that teachers try to meet these needs. Doing so decreases the possibility of negative behaviors, thereby preventing discipline problems.



