Students are most likely to follow classroom rules if they understand the reasons behind the rules. Below are four possible ways through which we might help students learn why we establish certain rules for classroom behavior. Which one is most consistent with recommendations offered in the textbook?
a. Let the class operate without rules for the first week or two.
b. Describe what a classroom with no rules and procedures would be like.
c. If students are capable of abstract thought, explain how the classroom is in many respects a democracy.
d. Have students discuss problems that arise in the classroom and develop possible ways of solving them.
Question 2
Which one of the following teacher statements is most consistent with the recommendation that classroom rules and procedures should be presented in an informational (rather than controlling) manner?
a. When you write your compositions, remember that I can read what you've written more easily and can give you more useful feedback if you write clearly.
b. You should always do your math homework on wide-ruled paper and make sure your answers are lined up in rows that are easy for me to grade.
c. Remember to do your own work on this assignment. This is not like the cooperative activity we did yesterday.
d. Tomorrow you should bring in a newspaper or magazine article about one of the countries we are studying in current events this week.
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