Choosing Rules and Procedures Valdosta State 选择规则和程序瓦尔多斯塔州立.ppt

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 ClassroomsNeed 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 Behaviors that are specifically forbidden Example: running in hall Consequences for rule violations 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 rule