Does Punishment Work in Schools?

Punishment, in the traditional sense, does not work in schools. There is an abundance of evidence that shows suspensions, detentions, etc are not effective behavior change strategies. Alternative strategies that focus on teaching students skills and building on behaviors that we want to see are much more effective than punishment. Punishment in schools does not work. Using punishment with kids does not teach them skills they need to engage in appropriate behaviors. In this episode you will learn What punishment is Alternative strategies to punishment The steps to teaching kids new skillsVisit my website for more behavioral and social emotional resources for your students.Follow me on Instagram for daily content and tips as well!PS. If you visit my website subscribe to my email list and get a free calm down corner kit for your class as well as weekly emails and monthly freebies!