An essential element in establishing good classroom management is classroom rules. Classroom rules are essential. They help maintain a structured and safe environment that is suitable for children to learn in

 

Children need to know what acceptable behavior in the classroom is. The rules should be established and pupils should understand what their teachers expect from them on a daily basis. Classroom rules can be easy, yet important process.

 

If you are to write classroom rules: write a list of about five to seven. Keep the number or rules as small as possible so pupils can remember them.

 

Be sure to include the following: respecting others, preparation in class, arrival times and following directions. You may also include other rules depending on whether the class is an upper or lower elementary.

 

Create rule that serve as guidelines for positive behavior rather than creating rules that focus on consequences. For example, instead of having a rule that states, “Do not talk when someone else is taking” a better rule would be “Remain silent while the teacher or other students are talking.

 

There are universal rules that are applicable to other areas of the school. For example: “Do not touch other people’s property.” Universal rules can be a great benefit for these will teach pupils what acceptable behavior are.

 

Classroom is like a community therefore pupils should be able to have a say. Allow pupils to assist in making the rules for the class. You may take the best from the entire class and finally complete a set of classroom rules.

 

 

By: Raquel Bautista | Teacher III | Orion Elementary School | Orion, Bataan