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Module 3
Developing A Classroom System
Developing a Classroom System
So far we have discussed a major component of your system- procedures and routines
The last two components needed for a successful system are rules and discipline
Developing A Classroom System
Along with procedures you also need to have a set of class rules and a discipline plan in place..
Developing A Classroom System
During this module, we will discuss the importance of a discipline plan and you will then create your plan before the end of this module. You are one step closer to beginning your school year
Developing A Classroom System
Teachers must have a discipline plan in place or you are planning to fail.
DO NOT think you can teach effectively and run a classroom without a discipline plan in place. I have seen many teachers think it is not necessary….IT IS!
It is very important!
Why Rules?
The reason to establish rules is to set limits or boundaries, just like rules in a game.
Students are used to rules! There are rules in games they play, at home, at school. They need rules to have structure. Students will behave better with guidelines than without.
Basic Structure for A Discipline PlanHarry Wong, p.143
Three parts to a Discipline Plan• “Rules- what the expected behaviors are”
• “Consequences- What the student chooses to accept if a rule is broken”
• “Rewards- What the student receives for appropriate behavior”
Function of rules: To prevent or encourage behavior by stating student behaviors clearly
Two Kinds of Rules General Rules:
Cover a lot of behaviors
Example: Respect others Take care of your
school Be polite and
helpful
Specific Rules:
To the point and clearly cover one behavior.
Example: Be in class on timeKeep your hands and feet to yourself
General Rules
• A lot of different behaviors can be covered by one rule
• Advantage- Offer flexibility with a lot of behaviors being covered by a few rules
• Disadvantage- Must be explained clearly so that students will know what is acceptable and not acceptable
Specific Rules
• Very clear and cover one behavior
• Advantage- very clearly stated, students know exactly what is expected
• Disadvantage- you are limited to five rules, so you must have good management skills and determine what behaviors are important to you as a classroom manager.
How to create your rules
Create only 3- 5 specific rules One set of rules will not work for all teachers
Post rules permanently in classroom!!! When you begin to create your rules,
use Harry Wong’s book. Page 146 will help when creating a plan specific to your needs
A Simple Classroom Set of Rules
“The Five B’s”
1) Be seated
2) Be prepared
3) Be responsible
4) Be productive
5) Be respectful
Consequences
Students need to know that someone is in control and sets limits.
There must be consequences when students break a rule
Rules have the best effect when there are rewards and consequences
Two Kinds of Consequences
Positive consequences- have REWARDS
Negative consequences- have PENALTIES
Consequences Rules have consequences when broken
students are aware of a teacher’s enforcement or non-enforcement of the rules
Students will test the rules Post consequences of your rules
Students Test Rules
Students know if you let them use the restroom during the middle of instruction• They know Mr. Alwaysraisedhand lets me go
only during independent work and Mr. Smith lets me go anytime I ask. They know and if you let them go only during a specific time they will only ask then. If you are lenient, they will take advantage of it.
Consequences
Consequences occur when a student breaks a rule.
Consequences are not punishments, they are a results of a chosen action.
What are consequences?
“Consequences are not punishments” They may be considered penalties. They are used to penalties The issue is CHOICE!
Important when dealing with consequences
Do not stop a lesson to deliver a consequence When students question…….practice
“Because you chose to break rule number 2”
“Key word is choose! Choosing means that one is responsible and accountable for actions”
Rules for the teacher when disciplining
Remain calm Do not yell Do not degrade students Respect the students Be consistent
Create A Discipline Plan
If students choose to break a rule, you must have consequences in place.
The next slide gives an example of a discipline plan used by a teacher on our campus
An Example Discipline System
The Check System1st Offense: Warning2nd Offense: Student/teacher conference
and parent contacted and Lunch detention assigned
3rd Offense: After school detention4th Offense: Referral
An Example Discipline System
This system would last a week, another teacher also used this system and would make it last a full six weeks. Usually, after students contact parents, it helps to change their behavior.
How to activate your plan to be an effective teacher
1) Post your rules 2)Post your consequences and rewards 3) Immediately enact the consequence when a
rule is broken 4) Always give positive feedback to individual
and whole class 5) Make your behavior predictable and
consistent.
An Example From Harry Wong
P. 154 1) Follow rules the first time they are given 2) Raise your hand for permission to speak 3) Raise your hand for permission to leave
your seat 4) Do not touch anyone else with your hands,
your feet, or any object 5) No cursing or profanity
The Problem Is Not Discipline
“The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines.” Harry Wong, p. 167
Be sure you have procedures, routines, and rules in your classroom system.
Difference between rules and procedures: Know the difference
DISCIPLINE concerns how students BEHAVE
PROCEDURES concern how things ARE DONE
DISCIPLINE Has penalties and rewards PROCEDURES Have No penalties or
rewards
Other Items: Seating Chart
You should also be sure to have a seating chart in a convenient place for anyone that might be in your classroom
A seating chart will also help with discipline when you are out
Conclusion
Rules are expectations of appropriate student behavior
Decide on your rules : Post in your classroom
Communicate these rules to students Easier to maintain good behavior than to
change inappropriate behavior
Conclusion
Your class will run smoothly if you have rules, procedures, and routines in place.
Your class should be able to run without you because your students will know the expectations and routines.
Sources
Microsoft PowerPoint software Microsoft Clipart Harry Wong, “The First Days of School”