REASONABLE CLASSROOM RULESTyler Davenport & Dori Beals

THE AGENDA Short Videos

Why do we have rules? One way to change behavior

No, really, why do we have rules? A Quick Look at “What Children Gain from

Creating Their Own Rules” Student/Parent Resource Handbook Different Classrooms, Different Rules Positive Behavior Acronyms Discussion: Too many rules? How can counselors use this information? Make your own… Thanks & Questions & Answers

WHY DO WE HAVE RULES?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsqcKxhy0g

ONE WAY TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzJQJ7RUhhQ

NO, REALLY, WHY DO WE HAVE RULES?

They set the tone throughout the school year A positive environment will promote and

enhance the instructional process Review class rules throughout the school

year

A QUICK LOOK AT “WHAT CHILDREN GAIN FROM CREATING THEIR OWN RULES”

Active Involvement Actively think and express their ideas to others

Meaningful Connections Connect how one behavior relates to another

Sense of Community Develop a sense of unity as a class with mutual interests

and goals Cooperation

More likely to cooperate and take others’ point of view Inductive Thinking

From specific rules to general principles; the bigger picture

Rewards include “improved student self-concept and understanding of citizenship skills.”

BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICTSTUDENT/PARENT RESOURCE HANDBOOK 2012-2013

Beaverton School District Objectives Have access to and succeed in challenging courses Meet or exceed academic standards Graduate from high school Be fully prepared for the next step in the student’s

future In order to successfully achieve the districts four

objectives it is imperative that we have a solid foundation for safety and student discipline at each school

Areas of focus: Non-discrimination, bullying and harassment, gang

activity, conduct, cooperation with the law and discipline policies

DIFFERENT CLASSROOMS, DIFFERENT TEACHERS, DIFFERENT RULES Study Hall

Bring your assignments and something to read Note from teacher to go to the computer lab, tutoring center, or one of your

teachers office hours No sleeping, no socializing, no cell phones

Advance Placement (AP) Literature “Sleep and feed” elsewhere Communicate with your classmates regarding what you missed if you are

absent Geometry

Snacks and drinks allowed as long as they do not become a distraction No cell phones PRIDE

Physical Education (PE) Don’t bring any valuables Bring your own towel No gum, food, candy, or beverage allowed in any PE area No electronic devices

Elementary School Will put on when I get home from class tonight

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR ACRONYMS

TOO MANY RULES?

Learning Communities Briefly discuss your experiences (good or bad)

with rules in the classroom What might too many rules do to the learning

environment?

HOW CAN COUNSELORS USE THIS INFORMATION?

Classroom management techniques Ask what the rules of the classroom are Acknowledge posted rules Have your own set of rules on hand, even if they’re

the same Know the classroom culture

Communicate with teachers, know their rules Adapt to different types of classrooms

Physical Education vs. AP Literature vs. 1st grade Adapt to different developmental levels of

children Age, behavior types, abilities, etc.

Explicitly state expected rules and discipline equally

MAKE YOUR OWN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR ACRONYM

In your learning communities make up a Positive Behavior Acronym for your school Suggested words

PRIDE HEALTH SAFE KIND NICE TOGETHER FRIEND WE

THANKS & QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

“There are no bad kids”

“Remember, we often need love the most when we’re the most unlovable”

“Be sure to notice all of your children, even those who are quiet, shy, and compliant; no one should feel invisible or overlooked”

“Listen to what children are saying with and without their words. Listen well with your eyes to what they are trying to tell you and listen with your heart to what they hope you will hear”

“What do children learn from punishment? What to elementary children learn from losing recess? It rarely produces long term change”

REFERENCES Castle, K., & Rogers, K. (1993). Rule-creating in a constructivist

classroom community. Childhood Education, 70(2), 77. Delman, D. J. (2011). Systemize classroom management to enhance

teaching and learning. Education Digest, 77(2), 56. Hoeksema, A. (2011, March 18). Positive Classroom Discipline - 5

Quotes to Remember. Retrieved October 3, 2012, from Slideshare.net: http://www.slideshare.net/ExecutivePlan/positive-classroom- discipline-5-quotes-to-remember

Latham, A. S. (1998, September). Rules and Learning. Educational Leadership, 56(1), 104.

McKinley Elementary School. (n.d.). McKinley Elementary School. Retrieved September 29, 2012, from http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/mckinley/mckinley%20flag%20small.jpg

The I Spot. (n.d.). The I Spot. Retrieved September 29, 2012, from http://www.theispot.com/images/source/1schools_out1.jpg

Westview High School. (2012-2013). Westview High School Information. Retrieved September 29, 2012, from Westview High School

Personal Planning Guide: http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/westview/whs_info/guide.pdf