The Marvin Marshall "Raise Responsibility" System
These are some helpful links that go along with the book.
If you scroll down, you'll also be able to listen to my "Democracy Rap" that I wrote to reinforce the concept of Democracy in the classroom.
Let me know if this is helpful!
If you scroll down, you'll also be able to listen to my "Democracy Rap" that I wrote to reinforce the concept of Democracy in the classroom.
Let me know if this is helpful!
Discipline without Stress Punishment or Rewards
Teaching Children Responsibility
Our school began using the "Raise Responsibility" discipline system pioneered by Marvin Marshall four years ago. It has been a process of teaching the staff and the children the language that is used in this system as well as the expectations. The system tries to teach children that in a civilized society people do the "Right Thing" because it's the "Right thing to do."
Helpful Links for Discipline Without Stress Punishment or Rewards
The official web site of the Raise Responsibility system
- Home page
- The home page for the Dicipline without Punishment book. You can sign up for the monthly newsletter here.
- Overview
- Overview of the Raise Responsibility System
- Benefits
- Benefits of the Raise Responsibility System
- Levels of Behavior
- This page discusses the four levels of behavior
- Levels of Social Development
- This PDF file shows the levels of behavior and discusses them for different age groups of students.
- **NEW**
- This pdf document gives some siginificant points about the "heirarchy" used in the Raise Responsibility system. In particular it discusses the differences between motivation when people are operating at level C vs. Level D. It is another interesting article by Marvin Marshall
- Reflective Questions
- This list has some reflective questions that may be helpful when having students reflect on their own levels of behavior.
- Classroom Management Procedures
- This link contains a list of procedures that could help your classroom function more smoothly.
The Book.....
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal:
A blending of three subject fields: education, parenting, and personal growth this work is replete with helpful suggestions that show both teachers and parents how to heighten positive thinking in school or at home, give students and other family members the power to choose, and discover productive means of reflection and self-evaluation. For the past seven years, Marshall has been giving seminars on "The Raise Responsibility System," and his solid research, coupled with countless practical examples, makes this a natural and inviting read. His experience in elementary and high schools, counseling, and teacher education, plus his doctoral work in curriculum, counseling, and instruction, serve to deepen the quality of his observations and techniques. Conveniently structured into distinct yet interrelated chapters, the book can be read from start to finish or piecemeal, focusing on particular chapters of concern (e.g., reducing stress, motivating, or promoting learning). The comprehensive bibliography enables the reader to conduct further research. Highly recommended for all teachers (no matter what grade level) as well as parents (regardless of the age of the child), this is an important purchase for public, academic, and school libraries. Leroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach P.L. Dist., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Stephen R. Covey, Ph.D., Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:
"This fascinating, insightful book has very practical suggestions and breathes a sound philosophy and way of thinking that empowers."
Dr. Harry Wong states:
"This landmark book is a must read whether you are a starting or experienced teacher, parent, youth worker, counselor, administrator, professor of teacher education, or anyone having an interest in promoting responsibility and growth in young people. You will find each chapter full of insights and strategies that will improve your influence and effectiveness with others."
From Library Journal:
A blending of three subject fields: education, parenting, and personal growth this work is replete with helpful suggestions that show both teachers and parents how to heighten positive thinking in school or at home, give students and other family members the power to choose, and discover productive means of reflection and self-evaluation. For the past seven years, Marshall has been giving seminars on "The Raise Responsibility System," and his solid research, coupled with countless practical examples, makes this a natural and inviting read. His experience in elementary and high schools, counseling, and teacher education, plus his doctoral work in curriculum, counseling, and instruction, serve to deepen the quality of his observations and techniques. Conveniently structured into distinct yet interrelated chapters, the book can be read from start to finish or piecemeal, focusing on particular chapters of concern (e.g., reducing stress, motivating, or promoting learning). The comprehensive bibliography enables the reader to conduct further research. Highly recommended for all teachers (no matter what grade level) as well as parents (regardless of the age of the child), this is an important purchase for public, academic, and school libraries. Leroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach P.L. Dist., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Stephen R. Covey, Ph.D., Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:
"This fascinating, insightful book has very practical suggestions and breathes a sound philosophy and way of thinking that empowers."
Dr. Harry Wong states:
"This landmark book is a must read whether you are a starting or experienced teacher, parent, youth worker, counselor, administrator, professor of teacher education, or anyone having an interest in promoting responsibility and growth in young people. You will find each chapter full of insights and strategies that will improve your influence and effectiveness with others."
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning
Amazon Price: (as of 01/08/2010) 
My Original "Democracy" Rap
Click on the blue link below to hear the song!
This is a goofy "rap" song that I wrote for our school. It uses some of the characteristics of behavior that one would use while in level D. I recorded the song myself in GarageBand.
Lyrics:
I'm proud of the way I behave at school.
Without being told I use the Golden Rule.
I'm nice, I'm kind, I do the right thing.
I treat others with respect and so
Now I can sing....
(Chorus)
Democracy for you and me
Allstars know, that's the way to be!
Democracy for me and you
We do the right thing
'cuz it's the right thing to do!
I follow directions. I know all the rules.
If we all do this, we'll have an awesome school.
We'll work together everyday.
We'll work together, so now we can say...
(Repeat Chorus)
We're proud of the way we behave at school.
Without being told, we use the Golden Rule.
We're nice, we're kind, we do the right thing.
We treat others with respect and so
Now we can sing...
(repeat chorus)
Democracy is the way to be!
Democracy is the way to be!
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