Pupil Control Ideology: Personal Statement Analysis

pupil control ideology reflected that I thrive in controlled; high structured environments. On the pendulum, I scored 60, which is reflective of a stronger custodial orientation of teachers, pupils and school environments. These results are indicative of my strong Christian upbringing. As a member of the Methodist church services were highly structured. Members are instructed by clergy when to stand up, sit down, sing hymns etc. There were routines for first Sundays of the month, as well as holidays such as, Christmas and Easter.

In addition, to attending structured worship experiences as a child, my home environment consisted of rules and routines. I knew what the expectations were from my parents and I understood what the consequences would be if I refused to follow the rules. For example, when I arrived home daily from sports activities I would complete homework, eat dinner and go to bed for the evening. On certain nights I would cook dinner and complete chores. Over time, I became accustomed to controlled and structured environments and take pride in implementing similar routines inside of my classroom.

Three Faces of Discipline
The “rules and consequences” face is the most dominant face of discipline that a teacher may use towards a student that is misbehaving. In my classroom, I am firm with rules and became accustomed to tough disciplinary figures while living in a household with my grandparents for majority of my childhood. Corporal punishment and strong authoritarian figures were an everyday reality for me growing up. Though it was tough for me during those times, I appreciate the tough love at this stage in my life for it made me a productive and hardworking