Choosing Rules and Procedures
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Transcript Choosing Rules and Procedures
Establishing
Classroom Norms
and Expectations
Chapter 2
Classroom Management for
Elementary Teachers
Evertson and Emmer
© Pearson / Merrill, 2009
Definition of Terms
Goals
Focus on target aspirations
Not necessarily attained every day – by the
end of the year or a life
Personal
A teacher’s beliefs and goals he or she sets
will influence expectations communicated
to students
Definition of Terms, contd.
Expectations
Desired behaviors or outcomes
Teacher’s expectations should be known to
students (make VISIBLE the INVISIBLE
expectations)
Teaching rules and procedures directly
Practicing
Consistently responding to students’ behaviors
Definition of Terms, contd.
Norms
When behaviors that teacher and students
expect become routine
Definition of Terms, contd.
Rules
Govern relationships with others, time,
space, materials
Rules identify general expectations
or standards for behavior
May indicate unacceptable behavior as
well as expected, appropriate behavior
Do not change
Are few in number
Definition of Terms, contd.
Procedures
Procedures are usually directed at
accomplishing something
Communicate expectations for behavior as
they apply to a specific activity
Govern ways to get things done
Change according to need
Are many in number
Examples
Sharpening pencils
Collecting assignments
Using the bathroom
Why All Kinds of Classrooms
Need Rules and Procedures
All classrooms need rules and procedures.
Form follows function
Rules and procedures must be
carefully chosen.
Rules and procedures must be taught.
Identifying School
Rules and Procedures
1.
Behaviors that are specifically forbidden
2.
Consequences for rule violations
3.
Example: running in hall
Example: reporting student to school office
Administrative procedures that must be
handled during class time
Example: calling roll; collecting lunch money
Planning Your Classroom Rules
Select a few
4 to 8 (Evertson, et al.) 3 to 5 (Wong)
State them in positive terms
State them clearly
Make them consistent with the school rules
Sample Rules
1.
2.
3.
4.
Respect and be polite to all people
Be prompt and prepared
Listen quietly while others are speaking
Obey all school rules
Respect other people’s property
“Respect other people’s property”
Keep the room clean and neat
Pick up litter
Return borrowed property
Do not write on the desks
Do not use another person’s things
without permission
Use of Classroom Rules
Discuss with and model for students
Practice and role play
Post in the room
Provide a copy to students
Send a copy home to parents
Post on website
Refer to as needed to remind students
of specific behavior
• RE-ENFORCE CONSISTENTLY
• Be consistent
• Be sure that stated rules and
functional rules are the same
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN – MEAN
WHAT YOU SAY!
Student Participation
in Rule Setting
Democratic principles in action
Promotes ownership and responsibility
Discussion clarifies and provides
examples
The Process of Developing Rules
Whole class discussion
Possible rules are suggested and
recorded
Categorize the suggested rules
Develop a title for each category
The title may become the rule
Rule infractions result in natural or
logical consequences
A teacher who
establishes reasonable rules and
procedures
who provides an understandable rationale
for them
who enforces them consistently
Will find that the majority of students are
willing to abide by them
Planning Classroom
Procedures
Procedures for Room Use
Teacher’s desk and storage area (Blue)
Student desks and other storage areas (Blue)
Storage for common materials (Red)
Drinking fountain, sink, pencil sharpener (Red)
Bathrooms (Yellow)
Centers/stations and equipment areas (Green)
Computer stations (Orange)
Procedures for Independent Work
and Teacher-led Activities
Student attention during presentations
(Red)
Student participation (Blue)
Talk among students (Green)
Obtaining help (Yellow)
When individual work has been completed
(Orange)
Transitions Into and Out
of the Room
Beginning the school day (Green)
Leaving the room (Yellow)
Returning to the room (Orange)
Ending the day (Blue)
Develop the procedure. Use role play or
a skit to model for the rest of the class.
Procedures
for Small-Group Instruction
Getting the class ready for the activity
Student movement into and out
of the group
Expected behavior of students in the group
Expected behavior of students outside
the small group
Use of materials and supplies
Procedures for
Cooperative Group Activities
Introduced when first used
Roles and tasks are taught and
practiced
Consider using role/task cards
Roles
Roles must be assigned and taught
1.
Reporter / Recorder
Clarifying Task Focuser
Turn Maker
Clock Watcher
Encouraging Peace Keeper
2.
3.
4.
5.
General Procedures
Distributing materials
Interruptions or delays
Restrooms
Library, resource room, school office
Cafeteria
Playground
Fire and disaster drills
Classroom helpers
Checklist
2 (pp. 40-41)