Sample Essay Plan for Three Disciplines for Children

Sample Essay Plan for “Three Disciplines for Children”

Thesis: Although we can identify three different conceptions of “discipline” related to children’s learning, the three vary considerably in their effectiveness as “teachers.”

Topic Sentence: The first and most valuable variety of discipline is what we might call the Discipline of Nature or of Reality.

“block” example

“wrong key” example

Learning is authentic and hands-on/”teacher” perceived as unbiased.

Topic Sentence: Another effective form of discipline might be called the Discipline of Culture, of Society, of What People Really Do.

based on social pressure and modeling

“church” example

“courteous” example

Topic Sentence: The third discipline—the Discipline of Superior Force—may occasionally be necessary, but it’s over used and often does more harm than good.

typically what we mean of “discipline”

some valid uses

creates resentment and antagonism

demotivates learners

teaches individuals they’re not responsible for their own actions and learning