A: I would want to establish a specific set of rules for students to follow. This set of rules would be designed to create a sense of order and comfort so that teaching and learning can take place. But, in order for the rules to be effective, I know they need to be built on some very basic principles. These principles would include 1) Students should have a sense of ownership of the rules – they should be invited to contribute a set of expectations about classroom behavior. 2) Classroom rules should always be framed in positive terms. Instead of “Don’t hit people,” I would say ‘Respect other people.” Instead of “No talking when someone else is talking,” I would say, “Take turns talking.” 3) I would make sure all students understand the classroom rules through concrete examples, specific anecdotes, and personal stories. And, 4) I would make sure my classroom rules were consistent with school rules. Above all, my classroom discipline policy would be structured on a set of rules that would be communicated in clearly defined terms and language students understand, provide the specific rationale or reason for a rule, and offer concrete examples of each rule as I would want it practiced.
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