Is there a difference between rules and procedures? Yes there certainly is!
Rules are non-negotiables. Actions that students must do and not do. Actions that have consequences.
Procedures are the methods and routines you use to run your classroom.
However, the two are often mixed. In my classroom I have two rules:
* Be a respectful student * Be a responsible students
Respect and responsibility are two words that kids have heard many times by the time they reach 6th grade. But unfortunately many do not fully understand what they mean. At the start of any course (school year) I always demonstrate what these two words LOOK like in the classroom. In order to do this, I go over specific examples of what students can DO to be a respectful student and a responsible student.
I always provide a list to students. Together we read through and discuss. I always ask for questions, and I always ask for ideas from students - anything else they would like to see added. This helps with buy-in from students. Then, if they can all agree to do their best to follow the rules and procedures, I have them sign, indicating their agreement.
Rules are non-negotiables. Actions that students must do and not do. Actions that have consequences.
Procedures are the methods and routines you use to run your classroom.
However, the two are often mixed. In my classroom I have two rules:
* Be a respectful student * Be a responsible students
Respect and responsibility are two words that kids have heard many times by the time they reach 6th grade. But unfortunately many do not fully understand what they mean. At the start of any course (school year) I always demonstrate what these two words LOOK like in the classroom. In order to do this, I go over specific examples of what students can DO to be a respectful student and a responsible student.
I always provide a list to students. Together we read through and discuss. I always ask for questions, and I always ask for ideas from students - anything else they would like to see added. This helps with buy-in from students. Then, if they can all agree to do their best to follow the rules and procedures, I have them sign, indicating their agreement.
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Welcome! I'm Hillary Midgley, a veteran 6th grade teacher.
I create educational materials and develop curriculum for other teachers. I specialize in teaching students how to learn through my Study Skills Curriculum. I have established fundamental classroom systems and structures for teachers to help them streamline their classroom. And my passion is teaching ancient history through engaging activities with foundations in academic skills. Here you will find resources on all of these topics and more. Learn more about me here.
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