ESE502 : The Class : Structure : Rules

Rules Rules and procedures provide structure for the classroom. How are they different? Rules address ethical issues, and address the common good. They are global and overarching They assist in the development of a safe learning environment They apply to everyone in a just community They express norms or expectations Keep rules: Brief Positive Global Sample Rules K-3rd Grade 4th-6th Grade Middle School High School Respect one another. Do your best. Be Fair. Do your best. Be Real. Do your best. Share your strength. Do your best. Tips Do you currently have rules posted? What purposes do they serve? keep control build community fulfill a district requirement structure the classroom provide norms ______________________ (add your own ideas)

Did the students help develop the rules?

Do students support the rules?

Would you be interested in student input about the rules?

Do parents know of the rules?

Do the rules apply to everyone equally? To the teacher, too?

As you learn about rules and procedures, revisit your classroom rules and consider updating them.

Do the exercise, Explicating Norms to help decide on the rules and procedures you find important in personalizing the structure in your classroom.

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