To create a classroom environment

1
Why Have Rules?

• To create a classroom environment
• that is conducive to learning

By helping children to

• construct accurate understandings of
  behavioral expectations
• establish appropriate behavioral habits
• change inappropriate patterns of behavior

2
Classroom Rules

• Select rules that are enforceable
• Select rules that are reasonable
• Determine consistent consequences for rule
  infractions
• Have students evaluate their behavior in
  relation to the rules
• Modify rules only necessary

3
Classroom Rules

• Have the students help in selecting rules
  for the classroom
• Select the fewest number of rules as possible
• Check with appropriate administrative
  personnel to determine if the rules are
  within the school guidelines

4
Proactive Approaches to Rule Implementation

• 1. Teach the rules - don't assume students
  understand what the rules mean
• 2. Use modeling/role-playing to reinforce
  student rule understanding
• 3. Don't expect from students what you can't
  model
• 4. Practice the rules

5
Proactive Approaches to Rule Implementation

• 5. Follow the three "Rs" of rule enforcement
  Remind, Reinforce, Redirect
• 6. Give your time, energy to those who do what is
  expected
• 7. Set goals, give students a vision of what they
  can do now, what they will be able to do later

6
Logical Consequences

• Consider the rationale for class rules,
  consequences
• Determine appropriate consequences
• consequences should be
• Respectful, Related/Relevant,
  Realistic/Reasonable
• types of consequences
• "You break it - you fix it", loss of
  privilege, time out, think time, get what you
  want, gain privileges, have friends, personal
  satisfaction