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Dreikurs
Dreikurs
Dreikurs
Biography
Born in Vienna, Austria Educated at University of Vienna Student and colleague of social psychiatrist, Alfred Alder Immigrated to the U.S. in 1937 Founded the Alfred Alder institutes of Chicago Author of several books designed for parents and teachers on child behavior and positive discipline Pioneered Positive (Judicious) Discipline
Dreikurs believed that, as social beings, we work toward the basic goal of belonging and significance, and that we are more fulfilled if we can do so in an atmosphere of mutual respect and equality. This theory stresses four basic goals that explain childrens misbehavior: attention seeking, power, revenge, and inadequacy.
Misbehavior
Attention Seeking: If children cannot gain attention as a result of their positive behaviors, they will seek out attention by using inappropriate behaviors Power: Students who have a sense or feeling of inferiority will attempt a power struggle with the teacher; if they feel they are winning, they will continue the power struggle to become the center of attention
Misbehavior Continued
Revenge: If unsuccessful in using attention seeking and power, children resort to retaliation against the adult to gain recognition, because they feel that they have been treated unfairly Inadequacy: If the child has given up hope on being a valuable contributor to the community, he or she will resort to acting passive and lethargic, noncompliant and refusing to participate with the rest of the community
All misbehavior is the result of a childs mistaken assumption about the way he can find a place and gain status.
Humans are social beings whose main desire is to belong. All behavior is purposive. One cannot understand behavior of another person unless one knows to which goal it is directed, and it is always directed towards finding one's place. Each person sees reality differently; his or her perception may be mistaken or biased. The students new and improved behavior is a direct result of the teachers correction Rather than using punishment, logical consequences should follow the undesirable behavior
Using logical consequences rather than punishment empowers children to become decision making individuals Dreikurs model of discipline is designed as a continuum, whereas if one method of misbehavior is unsuccessful, they will often move on to the next one The teacher encourages students to learn from their mistakes.
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DREIKURS ROCKS!!