Positive Discipline, the way
At the beginning of the course we talked about the Positive Discipline.
We are convinced that a kind and firm education is possible and these are the pillars of this methodology.
The balance between kindness and firmness is the key. And we believe in the connection that exists between children's emotions and behaviors. Knowing how to express what they feel helps us understand why they act (whether rightly or wrongly).
A few weeks ago, teachers from the school attended a Positive Discipline training course given by Angie d'Impliquo, a child and youth psychologist, certified in values coaching and official facilitator of "How to Talk So Your Children Will Listen and How to Listen So They Will Talk to You". She is also a Positive Discipline Parent and Teacher Educator and Educator Trainer for the American Positive Discipline Association. In addition, Angie is providing support in specific courses.
The teachers who received the training have shared with their kindergarten classmates and the teachers present at Angie's accompaniments, they are sharing everything they learn with other teachers so that we all walk in the same direction.
The purpose is to involve and make children participate in their own education. To make them understand why it is necessary for them to do something, even if they don't like it, and to look for strategies and solutions that help them do what is asked of them.
The benefits for our students are
- Realize what they are capable of
- Contribute positively and feel needed in the class group
- Having the ability to understand emotions (one's own and those of others)
- Have the ability to work with others
Positive Discipline is definitely the way to go.
