Rules and consequences
___ In keeping with the current research, how will you establish rules in your classroom? What might the rules be?
"Student creativity and enthusiasm are things that the teacher does not want to discourage, but abusive, disrespectful, and disruptive behaviors are not to be tolerated" (Scantelberry, 2008).
1. We are all entitled to our opinion.
2. We will all have an opportunity to share our opinion.
3. The only silly or foolish idea is the one that is not shared.
4. No single person is as great as all of us.
5. We will treat each other as we would like to be treated.
5.1. We will respect the opinions of our colleagues.
5.2. Personal attacks are not acceptable
(Scantelberry, 2008).
The syllabus will include all rules and expectations in my classroom. The most basic rules will be to come to class, be ready to learn and to contribute to their own learning as well as to the other student's learning. Detracting from learning is not appreciated or tolerated. My classroom is a safe environment and each student has the right to feel safe and secure within its walls. Disrespect from anyone is prohibited. I am flexible on small things like chewing gum in class, but my main rule is to be present, mindful and respectful.
___ What procedure will you use to include participation and input from your class?
It will be known that all students must participate in their own learning. It will also be known, that with one of our most important rules of "Respecting Others", all students will give each other time to contribute to class discussions, projects and overall community within our classroom. It may be that when the students are working in groups, that they may only have a specific "job" for a specific amount of time before switching roles within the group. I will be constantly moving around the room between groups to ensure that each student is involved in the lesson. I am going to institute a time when each student will be able to lead group discussion and facilitate questions. This way, each student will have a chance of contributing.
___ How will you establish consequences?
The very first day of school I will hand out the syllabus that I will go over very carefully with my students. Consequences for actions will all be stated within said syllabus and I will have my students as well as their guardian sign the back page and turn it in to me the next day.
___ What might your consequences be?
Consequences for all negative behavior will be dealt with immediately and will be differ due to severity. Consequences can range from a participation point reduction to whatever the Principal and School District decide for the most sever actions. There are certain things that will not be tolerated in my classroom such as sexual harassment, general harassment, physical harm, and general unhealthy emotional, psychological or physical abuse to anyone.
___Will the same rules apply to all, in all situations? If not, how will you differentiate, and how will you explain your rationale?
Consequences will be dealt with on a case by case scenario. My main goal with consequences and rules is to be fair and consistent, but that doesn't mean that each child doesn't have the right to talk to me about what happened to wind up in a precarious situation. I don't punish students; I educate students. I believe that they choose to follow the rules or not to follow the rules and in turn choose to deal with the consequences for their actions.
"Student creativity and enthusiasm are things that the teacher does not want to discourage, but abusive, disrespectful, and disruptive behaviors are not to be tolerated" (Scantelberry, 2008).
1. We are all entitled to our opinion.
2. We will all have an opportunity to share our opinion.
3. The only silly or foolish idea is the one that is not shared.
4. No single person is as great as all of us.
5. We will treat each other as we would like to be treated.
5.1. We will respect the opinions of our colleagues.
5.2. Personal attacks are not acceptable
(Scantelberry, 2008).
The syllabus will include all rules and expectations in my classroom. The most basic rules will be to come to class, be ready to learn and to contribute to their own learning as well as to the other student's learning. Detracting from learning is not appreciated or tolerated. My classroom is a safe environment and each student has the right to feel safe and secure within its walls. Disrespect from anyone is prohibited. I am flexible on small things like chewing gum in class, but my main rule is to be present, mindful and respectful.
___ What procedure will you use to include participation and input from your class?
It will be known that all students must participate in their own learning. It will also be known, that with one of our most important rules of "Respecting Others", all students will give each other time to contribute to class discussions, projects and overall community within our classroom. It may be that when the students are working in groups, that they may only have a specific "job" for a specific amount of time before switching roles within the group. I will be constantly moving around the room between groups to ensure that each student is involved in the lesson. I am going to institute a time when each student will be able to lead group discussion and facilitate questions. This way, each student will have a chance of contributing.
___ How will you establish consequences?
The very first day of school I will hand out the syllabus that I will go over very carefully with my students. Consequences for actions will all be stated within said syllabus and I will have my students as well as their guardian sign the back page and turn it in to me the next day.
___ What might your consequences be?
Consequences for all negative behavior will be dealt with immediately and will be differ due to severity. Consequences can range from a participation point reduction to whatever the Principal and School District decide for the most sever actions. There are certain things that will not be tolerated in my classroom such as sexual harassment, general harassment, physical harm, and general unhealthy emotional, psychological or physical abuse to anyone.
___Will the same rules apply to all, in all situations? If not, how will you differentiate, and how will you explain your rationale?
Consequences will be dealt with on a case by case scenario. My main goal with consequences and rules is to be fair and consistent, but that doesn't mean that each child doesn't have the right to talk to me about what happened to wind up in a precarious situation. I don't punish students; I educate students. I believe that they choose to follow the rules or not to follow the rules and in turn choose to deal with the consequences for their actions.