How is discipline handled in Steiner Schools?
In any school classroom management is a basic part of a teacher’s work. The school provides students with a clear understanding of the expectations that requires them to behave in a way that respects all members of the school community, is safe and allows the teacher and class to work effectively. Steiner teachers strive for approaches to discipline, which instil in the children a sense of taking responsibility for their actions.When a student breaches an expectation, the discipline strategy arises out of the human understanding between the Class Teacher and the student. The ongoing Class Teacher relationship allows time for this understanding to develop. Discipline has two elements -the maintenance of outer order, whilst helping children to master themselves. So, ideally, any discipline should be both constructive and therapeutic. Our school has a Student Discipline policy, which states clearly our approach to discipline and outlines the steps involved. – See School Policies.
