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 (either rightly or wrongly).
A few weeks ago, the school's teachers attended a Positive Child Discipline training given by Angie d'Impliquo, child and youth psychologist, certified in value coaching and official facilitator of "How to talk so that your children will listen and how to listen so that they speak 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 accompanying in specific courses.
The teachers who received the training have shared with the kindergarten classmates and the teachers present at Angie's accompaniments, they are sharing everything they learn with the other teachers so that we all walk in the same direction.
The purpose is to get the children involved, to participate in their own education. 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 to help them do whatever is asked of them.
The benefits for our students are
- Realize what they are capable of
- Contribute positively and feel needed in the group-class
- Ability to understand emotions (own and others)
- Have the ability to work with others
Positive Discipline is definitely the way to go.
