[etni] [FWD: Classroom rules - Questions]
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Subject: Fwd: Classroom rules - Questions
From: "cindy komet" <cindy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Hi Daniel,
The best idea I can share is this: Make a list of rules that YOU can
live with. Pay attention to things that are important to you. Enforce
these rules UNTIL... Until what? Until the kids get them and know that
you are serious about them. Then you can start getting lenient - even
very lenient, but the kids still see you as strict.
Consistency is the key to good discipline. If kids know what you expect
from them, they will behave appropriately (or suffer the consequences).
Another important thing to consider is that the rules must suit the
population. Find out from other teachers at your new school what the
typical discipline problems are and then think of what you have to do to
prevent them from happening.
Last but not least, read the book: The Essential 55 by Clark. The book
is great, not only because of the rules, but because of the rational
behind each rule. Mr. Clark knows why he has each particular rule and
why it is important. You should know too.
Enough said.
Cindy
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