Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Video Course
The Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom virtual course is a practical and thorough adaptation of the Positive Discipline approach to behavior management, and fully aligned with Montessori principles and practices. It provides an invaluable set of tools that expands on the skills introduced in Montessori teacher education programs and is a perfect refresher for experienced Montessori guides who want to improve their classroom culture, strengthen their relationships with children and families, and create ever more peaceful and harmonious learning communities.
Group Discount – Applied at Checkout
✓50 or more – 50%
Course Materials
Here are the items you will need to take the workshop:
(A link is available in your purchase confirmation email or in the first lesson)
Course Contents
- ✓Chapter 1 – Introduction
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Principles of Effective Discipline
- 1.3 Two Lists
- 1.4 Curiosity Questions
- 1.5 Kind and Firm Chart
- ✓Chapter 2 – Why do they do that?
- 2.1 – Mistaken Goal Chart
- 2.2 – Mistakes, Really?
- 2.3 – Thinking, Feeling and Deciding
- 2.4 – Top Card
- ✓Chapter 3 – Getting on the Same Page
- 3.1 – Transition Planning
- 3.2 – Do They Know You Care
- 3.3 – When Teachers Disagree
- ✓Chapter 4 – Tools for Cooperation and Follow Through
- 4.1 – Encouragement vs. Praise
- 4.2 – The Power of Silence: Maintaining Limits
- 4.3 – Respectful Responses to Disrespectful Behavior
- 4.4 – I Need a Hug or I Need Some Help
- 4.5 – Tools or Tricks
- ✓Chapter 5 – Beware of Logical Consequences
- 5.1 – Logical Consequences
- 5.2 – Problem Solving
- 5.3 – Deciding What You Will Do
- 5.4 – Limited Choices
- 5.5 – Natural Consequences
- ✓Chapter 6 – Self-Regulation and the Brain
- 6.1 – Brain in the Palm of Your Hand
- 6.2 – Positive Time-Out
- 6.3 – The Wheel of Choice
- ✓Chapter 7 – Communicating for Cooperation and Understanding
- 7.1 – Competent Giant
- 7.2 – 3 R’s of Recovery
- 7.3 – Curiosity Questions – Conversational
- 7.4 – Reflective Listening
- ✓Chapter 8 – Making Peace
- 8.1 – “I” Messages
- 8.2 – Why Conflict Resolution Fails and What To Do
- 8.3 – Conflict Resolution Process
- ✓Chapter 9 – Putting It All Together – The Class Meeting
- 9.1 – Introduction to Class Meetings
- 9.2 – Class Meeting 6+
- 9.3 – Class Meeting 3-6
- ✓Chapter 10 – Continuum of Change
- 10.1 – Belonging and Significance
- 10.2 – Brain in the Heart
- 10.3 – Conclusion
Instructors
Dr. Jane Nelsen
Dr. Jane Nelsen is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author or co-author of 16 Positive Discipline books, and numerous experiential training manuals for parents, teachers, couples, and businesses resulting in Certified Positive Discipline Facilitators in over 80 countries. She earned her Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco, but her formal training has been secondary to her hands-on training as the mother of seven, grandmother of 22, and 18 great grandchildren in partnership with Barry Nelsen, her very supportive husband. She now shares this wealth of knowledge and experience as a popular keynote speaker and workshop leader throughout the world.
Chip DeLorenzo, M.Ed.
Chip DeLorenzo has been a Montessori educator since 1995, and is the founder and former Head of School at the Damariscotta Montessori School in Nobleboro, Maine. He is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and has been using Positive Discipline in his classrooms since he was a new teacher. As a trainer and presenter, Chip has worked with thousands of Montessori teachers and parents in teaching the principles and practices of Positive Discipline through various workshops and lectures. He holds Early Childhood, Lower and Upper Elementary AMS certifications, and has worked extensively with Montessori Adolescent students. Chip is also the father of four Montessori children.
