El profesorado debe ofrecer orientación y promover la responsabilidad. Establecer relaciones positivas con los alumnos facilita la creación de un ambiente de confianza que facilita el desarrollo de los estudiantes. Soy totalmente contrario a cualquier medida disciplinaria en el aula, el aprendizaje nunca debe ser coercitivo sino flexible y sobre todo tolerante.

Some innovative strategies: Use Restorative Conversations: Facilitate discussions where students reflect on their actions, understand the impact, and find ways to make amends. Turn Discipline into Learning Moments: When a rule is broken, connect the consequence to a real-world lesson, e.g. if a student disrupts a group project, assign them a leadership role in the next one to reinforce teamwork skills. Incorporate Choice and Autonomy: Give students options for how they can address mistakes. This fosters accountability while allowing them to take ownership of their actions. Create a ‘Cool Down’ Space: A designated area where students can take a moment to reset can help prevent emotional reactions from escalating.

To balance professionalism and empathy when disciplining students, address issues calmly and focus on behavior, not the person. Set clear expectations, listen to their perspective, and show genuine concern for underlying challenges. Use discipline as a tool for growth, fostering accountability and understanding while maintaining fairness and respect.

From my perspective, balancing professionalism and empathy in discipline starts with clear expectations. When students understand the rules, it sets a foundation for accountability. Actively listening to their perspective fosters trust and shows you care about their growth. Offering guidance instead of punishment helps them learn from mistakes while feeling supported. Discipline is most effective when it builds character and understanding.