Vous commencez une nouvelle année scolaire. Comment pouvez-vous vous assurer que les élèves comprennent les attentes en matière de comportement ?

You will be given a certain amount of respect for the first week or so because you are the teacher. Every day after that you have to earn it. Have high expectations, bring your A- game, learn their names as quickly as possible and be a little fun/friendly. Figure out who the "leaders" of the class are and go after them. If they respond positively to you, it will all go so much easier. From the start, don't take any disrespect- especially things like passive aggressive eye-rolling and humpfing. You have what you accept. Go get them- teaching is one of the highest callings there is!

First, the word Rules has negative connotations for most students. I use the word Expectations. The reason for this distinction is simple: Rules can be broken, making it a black-and-white situation. While Expectations, much like life outside of the classroom, have variable degrees to which they are met. If the expectation for my classroom is to have pencil and paper as well as the school-issued computing device with enough charge to perform the assigned tasks, then the student has the opportunity to have an opportunity to succeed at different levels. By doing so, this creates a more positive environment for all students to see that success is obtainable. This subtle change can greatly impact how learning happens in your classroom.

Start the school year by establishing clear, concise behavior expectations framed positively. Communicate rules like "Walk calmly in the halls" instead of "Don't run." Use visuals and posters to reinforce these rules around the school. Conduct an engaging orientation session where students can role-play scenarios to practice expected behaviors. Regularly revisit and reinforce these expectations through brief, consistent reminders and positive reinforcement. Engage parents by sharing the behavior expectations and encouraging them to discuss and reinforce them at home. This proactive approach fosters a positive, responsible, and welcoming classroom environment.

As a coach guiding students through a new school year, it's essential to establish clear behavior expectations. Start with clear rules and role modeling to set standards, ensuring students understand what is expected. Consistently enforce these rules and use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. An engaging curriculum keeps students interested, while open communication fosters a supportive environment. These strategies collectively create a positive, structured classroom where students thrive, learning respect and responsibility.

BE REAL (corney as that sounds)...BE HONEST, and above all BE KIND....."Children learn what they live"..."Be firm but fair "....

In addition to role modeling consider role playing. Act out scenarios of common situations likely to occur in and out of class and walk students through positive ways to respond. How do you behave when someone slights you, physically bumps into you, or doesn’t want to participate in a group activity? What will happen when someone curses for the first time or you think someone is trying to copy your work? How does a student respond to a failing grade? Modeling appropriate responses to these and other situations empowers students with options and gives them new ways to address potential conflicts. This method engages students and communicates to them you understand some of the challenges they face. Model and role play your way to success!

Begin the school year by consistently demonstrating the behavior you expect from students. Show respect, follow the established rules, and model the desired behavior in all interactions. When mistakes happen, acknowledge them openly and demonstrate how to handle them gracefully. Use daily interactions as powerful lessons, reinforcing expectations through your actions. Encourage a culture of accountability and respect by leading by example, making behavior expectations clear and consistently practiced. This approach effectively instills the desired behavior in students, fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.

As a teacher, it's crucial to exemplify the behavior you wish to cultivate in your students. You serve as their primary role model, shaping their understanding through consistent displays of respect and adherence to established rules. Demonstrating these expectations through your own actions reinforces their importance. Equally significant is acknowledging your own mistakes and demonstrating how to address them with grace. Remember, your daily interactions are profound lessons that speak volumes about the values you impart

Avoid using the word rules as mentioned by others. I use the word, norms. As an activity, I group the students up in groups of 4 and let them come up with the classroom norms on their chart paper. We then come together, compare and I combine the Classroom Norms on one chart paper that is posted in the classroom. Students now have ownership.

Ensure consistent enforcement of behavior expectations from the start of the school year. Communicate clearly with all staff members about the rules and the importance of uniformity in applying them. Regularly meet with staff to review and reinforce these expectations. Use a school-wide system to track and address behavior consistently. Reinforce positive behavior with consistent recognition and address rule violations promptly and fairly. This consistency helps students understand and internalize the behavior expectations, creating a stable and clear environment conducive to learning.

Ante todo, es importante aclarar las reglas desde el principio, como realizar un acuerdo 💡con los estudiantes donde todos colaboren en una lluvia de ideas y se coloque en un cartel o papelote para que sea visible durante todo el año escolar. El trabajo colaborativo 🙌🏻es fundamental, por lo que todo lo que esté ahí debe estar articulado con la actuación del docente 🧑🏫. Por ejemplo, si un acuerdo establece ser puntuales⏱️, el docente no puede llegar tarde, y si lo hace, debe disculparse. Es decir, todos los compromisos deben ser cumplidos tanto por los estudiantes como por el docente. De esta manera se entiende que las normas de convivencia están claras si todos las cumplen, especialmente el docente dando el ejemplo.

Schools where teachers enforce policy consistently and uniformly are successful at managing behavior and establishing student expectations.

Clear, concise, and consistent expectations are discussed daily in morning circle. Each student picks a commitment in circle time. The student understands that the chosen commitment is a promise that he or she is making to the class. Throughout the day, we go back and discuss the commitment and “how” he or she is keeping their promise.

Start the school year by integrating positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. Acknowledge students' efforts with praise or rewards when they meet behavior expectations. Implement a system for recognizing and rewarding positive actions consistently. Share success stories and highlight exemplary behaviors during class or school-wide meetings. Encourage students to support and recognize each other’s positive behavior. This approach boosts self-esteem and reinforces the desired behavior, promoting long-term behavioral change more effectively than punishment. Focus on celebrating what students do right to cultivate a positive and motivating learning environment.

Many schools focus on negative reinforcement through punitive measures but forget to encourage through positive reinforcement rewards.

Como todo ser humano, alunos gostam de ter suas principais características exaltadas. Muito do que chamamos de indisciplina é, na realidade, uma tentativa de autoafirmação e desejo por atenção. Uma das maneiras mais eficientes de moldar o comportamento dos alunos é lhes conferindo reconhecimento e reforço positivo por meio de elogios ou pequenas facilidades sobre ações benéficas ao meio (sala de aula). Dessa forma, encorajamos os demais alunos a seguirem o exemplo do aluno que sofreu o reforço positivo.

For many public educators, lessons have a specific and strict pacing guidelines or are even scripted by districts, particularly in my home state, Tennessee, where a great emphasis is placed on the end of course/year testing. I wonder if true engagement is possible in these cases. This pressure also lends itself to have the effect of tested teachers only giving a glance at skills/concepts that the students have "gained" according to the data charts from previous testing sessions. We are shaping people, not generating products on an assembly line. As we design our lessons and curricula, we have to remember this. Students want to be seen and heard as people first. Make that happen, then the lesson plans will write themselves.

The more engaged and interested students are, the less likely they are to find outlets to their boredom through the excitement of misbehavior.

Start the school year with an engaging curriculum to promote positive behavior. Design interactive and relevant lessons to ensure students are interested and invested in their learning. Incorporate hands-on activities, real-world applications, and technology to keep students engaged. Regularly assess and adjust the curriculum based on student feedback and interests. By keeping students actively involved and excited about learning, you reduce instances of misbehavior, as they are less likely to become bored or disengaged. This proactive approach fosters a positive and productive classroom environment.

Devemos parar de uma vez por todas de enxergar o aluno como um caixa eletrônico no qual depositamos um valor (conhecimento) e tiramos extratos para conferir o valor (provas). O ensino é feito para e com o educando e, portanto, devemos nos atentar à criação de currículos que façam sentido aos nossos jovens ao mesmo tempo em que privilegiam conhecimentos fundamentais para concepção de um ser humano crítico e reflexivo. Não se trata de uma flexibilização sem fundamentos, mas, sim, de uma adaptação às novas realidades e necessidades sociais.

Not curriculum related but led to it. I loved starting the year with a blank classroom. The students might not have found it engaging initially, but when they were involved in the design and creation process there were amazing opportunities to shine in different ways (leader, project manager, designer, mathematician, etc…) We surveyed for backing paper colours, borders, how the tables would be arranged, where we would like to work, etc…helping to support student voice and choice. It helped them all feel part of the community rather than coming into an environment that they solely exist in.

Start the school year by maintaining open lines of communication with your students. Encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings about behavior expectations and the classroom environment. Actively listen and make adjustments based on their feedback. Regularly hold class meetings or one-on-one check-ins to discuss any concerns and reinforce expectations. By fostering this dialogue, students feel heard and are more likely to respect the rules and contribute positively. This proactive approach ensures behavior expectations are understood and embraced, promoting a collaborative and respectful classroom community.

I absolutely love when kids have a say in the way we run the class. All too often we have people set in their ways. Involve the kids ask them rules they'd like to follow, what kind of things are they working for. This is a community we must treat it like one, democracy is the best way.

Let's build a bridge of understanding through open communication. Share our thoughts, ask questions, and let's learn together. Remember, communication is the key to unlocking knowledge, growth, and success. Let's create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Let's learn, grow, and thrive together!" This message conveys our commitment to fostering a culture of open communication, encouraging students to express themselves freely, and creating a supportive learning environment.

In addition to all, set the expectations with them. Don’t set the expectations before they resume on the first day. You might have an outline but the first day is for setting joint goals. When you set class expectations with them, you also show them the school behavior expectations, have them read it out loud to each other. Have them write down what it means to them and submit to you. Add their writings to a folder and tell them they will be reminded when thing go wrong. The disciplinary structure should also be shared as developed with them and finally, there should be clear cut understanding that you will follow through with this expectations and disciplinary measures. Check for part 2.

Schools need to have a plan that addresses the overall culture. You can have the best behavior curriculum, the best discipline policies but unless you have buy-in from the teachers, the culture will not match your values and expectations.

Teach to the students you have, not the ones you think you have. Be flexible and willing to change the flow and feel and pace of lessons to best meet and support your students