1. Theories Canters model of assertive discipline tells about: 1. Teacher should build a trusting relationship with students 2.

Both teacher and students have their own right and expectations where teachers should have conducive class environment and students should have fun and interesting teachers. 3. That two reciprocal needs by two parties will be achieved when teacher has assertive discipline which he has good communication skills, good action plan and consider students needs and interest. 4. The optimal learning environment will not only depend on the teachers shoulder alone, but need to collaborate with school system and parents. 5. There are 3 types of teachers which are hostile, assertive and non-hostile

2. Strategies offered Teacher must do the following consistently: 1. List out their expectation clearly 2. Teachers are honest when say I like that or I dont like that 3. Teachers are sure with what is supposed to do and what is dont in class. 4. Use a firm tone of voice when tell your disagreement and do not be influenced by your surrounding 5. Use non-verbal expression expressively; eye contact, gesture, hand movement and else 6. Write down what you have done with your students to ensure your consistence in action, do not trust your memory 6. Is it appeals to be used when I become a teacher? 7. Ask for school and parents support when you need them.

Theories of Assertive Tactics: Lee & Merlene Canter

3. Strength

1. It involves mutual agreement that each party will has winwin situation. 2 .It is more to reality scenario when classroom control is not depend on teachers shoulder only but to it is all responsibility (students, school support and parents) 3. Strategies offered is practical in class

4. Weakness

1. Teacher can become overcontrolling. 2. It is a challenge to fulfill many students needs.

5. Application in the local ESL classroom

Yes, the reasons are: 1. I will start my first class by getting to know my students and asks their expectation, interest, background and needs 2. I will find my support system from school and parents. 3. I will try to apply assertive discipline as it will my guide in classroom management 1. I can start this model in my class by making mutual agreement with my students. 2. It offers the do and dont list that I can apply in classroom 3. I can improve my communication skills in applying assertive discipline 4. It involves school support, parents and students themselves for classroom control