Reflections from participants of the Positive discipline training

During the session, teachers learned about children's rights, positive discipline and how it differs from traditional discipline. Through this, teachers learned how to perceive student behavior from the perspective of emotions and needs, rather than applying negative punishment. This method helps teachers both maintain discipline in the classroom and foster respect and personality development in students.

In the context of the Ministry of Education and Training recently issuing Circular 19 - the new regulation on student commendation and discipline, training courses on positive discipline become even more practical. This is because discipline is not just about having students recognize and accept their mistakes, but also a way for teachers to accompany students in their growth process, building habits of responsible and disciplined living that are still full of love and respect.

Lets read the honest and heartfelt sharing from the teachers who participated in the training session!

After the “Positive discipline” training session, Ms. Tran Thi Thao Van, homeroom teacher for grade 4 at Nghia Loi Primary School, shared: "I used to think that positive discipline was simply teaching children with love. But after today's training session, I realized that love is not enough; it also requires clear goals, positive emotions and genuine companionship from the teacher."

One of the topics that resonated most with her was the "Positive discipline house" diagram. This is a tool that helps teachers view student behavior comprehensively, enabling them to formulate appropriate responses.

“I found this diagram to be very intuitive and easy to understand. I can approach a problem from multiple directions, whether starting from the top or building up from the foundation. It acts like a framework that helps me view and handle educational situations systematically.”

Based on these new tools and mindset, Ms. Van noted that she has made clear changes in her approach to students: "After today's training session, I learned that to effectively apply positive discipline, the teacher needs to control their own emotions, find the root cause before reacting and especially respect the differences in each student, particularly those who are mischievous or are inclusive education students."

“Frankly speaking, before this, I had heard about it a few times, but never had the chance to delve deeply. Thanks to today's session, I truly understand and see the high applicability of this method. Through the activities, I better understand how students think. Based on that, I can build appropriate approaches and select methods to guide them to study better and organize the classroom more effectively.”

These are the thoughts shared by Mr. Tran Dai Thang - Vice Principal of Nghia Loi Primary School, after attending the “Positive discipline” training session.

For him, the most impressive part was the group discussion, where teachers exchanged and shared real-life experiences. Through this, he better understood the students' thinking, allowing him to adjust his teaching methods and build a more suitable and effective classroom.

Not stopping at the classroom, Mr. Thang plans to apply what he learned from the “Positive discipline” training to his own small family. With a son entering adolescence - a sensitive period for emotions and behavior, he believes this is the ideal time to change his approach: to be gentler, more understanding and to offer more companionship instead of imposition.

When sharing these plans, his eyes shone with confidence and hope: “I want to start by building a closer and more open relationship with my son. Instead of imposing, I will share my expectations and listen to him more, so he feels understood and respected. I hope that through this two-way connection, he will gradually learn to listen and change positively.”

Ms. Nguyen Thi Vinh currently teaches 2nd grade at Nghia Loi Primary School. She has been working at the school since September 1992. With over three decades dedicated to the classroom, Ms. Vinh has taught countless generations of students. Yet, at the “Positive discipline” training session, she remained attentive and actively participated in the activities.

"Even though I'm close to retirement, today's lesson on positive discipline is still very meaningful to me. It will not only help me in my remaining months at the podium but also help me apply it to my life and to raising my children and grandchildren at home."

Ms. Vinh also shared some "tough situations" she had encountered during her career. Although she did not know the concept of "positive discipline" at the time, she chose to handle the situations with calmness and empathy. Instead of harsh punishment, she patiently talked privately with the students and coordinated with their families and the community to find solutions. As a result, many students made positive changes and still maintain affection for her even after leaving school.

According to her, educating students with empathy, analyzing the cause and offering gentle advice helps them learn better. Furthermore, she now has a clearer understanding of the need to set long-term goals in education while respecting the differences of each child. That is precisely the core spirit that the “Positive discipline” training course aims for.