classroom-rules (1).ppt_How to create classroom rules
- 2. 2 The Rules for Rules: Keep the number to a minimum (approx. 5). Keep the wording simple. Have rules represent you basic expectations Keep the wording positive, if possible. Make your rules specific. Make your rules describe behavior that is observable.
- 3. 3 Classroom Rules, cont. Make your rules describe behavior that is measurable. Assign consequences to breaking the rules. Always include a “compliance rule”. Keep the rules posted. Consider having rules recited daily for first two weeks then periodically..
- 4. 4 Examples… Inappropriate Rules: Be responsible Pay attention Do your best Be kind to others Respect authority Be polite Preferred Rules:
- 5. 5 Examples… Inappropriate Rules: Be responsible Pay attention Do your best Be kind to others Respect authority Be polite Preferred Rules: Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Sit in your chair unless you have permission to leave it. Walk, don’t run, at all times in the classroom.
- 6. 6 Teachers who are ready maximize student learning and minimize student misbehavior.
- 8. 8 Attention Signal Decide upon a signal you can use to get students’ attention. Teach students to respond to the signal by focusing on you and maintaining complete silence.
- 9. 9 Example: The “Hand Raise” Say: “Class, your attention please.” At the same time, swing right arm in a circular motion from the 9:00 position to the 12:00 position. This prompts all students to stop, look at you and raise hand.
- 10. 13 If you want it…teach it. If you expect to maintain it, encourage it, acknowledge it, and reinforce it. source unknown
- 11. 14 “Always say what you mean, and mean what you say…but don’t say it in a mean way.” Nicholas Long
- 12. 21 If the classroom is a fish bowl… Piranha Catfish Goldfish
- 13. 22 Piranha….. Are usually the “trouble-makers” Can be passive aggressive or overtly aggressive Have negative attitude Have attendance problems Are “at risk”
- 14. 23 Catfish….. Go with the flow Are usually good-natured, but have limited motivation Are social beings Tend to cooperate; follow MOST rules Perform to the average or just enough to stay out of trouble with mom/dad
- 15. 24 Goldfish….. Are in the top 10-15% of their class Are “teacher pleasers” Are highly motivated to perform well Show enthusiasm for learning May be “over achievers” and /or high achievers
- 16. 26 Now What? Where do I go from here?
Editor's Notes
- #2: Distribute “Classroom Rules” handout
- #4: Show the examples of inappropriate rules to participants….have them work in pairs to create more effective statements.
- #5: Show the examples of inappropriate rules to participants….have them work in pairs to create more effective statements.
- #11: (CHAMPs Task 7 p.93
- #15: Discuss the two quotes….what are your thoughts…………..
- #18: Handouts KYCASE document July 2001 p5 Add examples power: control substitute T in class Create examples from audience or examples of behavior and let audience decide which area it fits from the list