TEACHER ROOM: Benefits of good school discipline

To achieve discipline in the classroom, there are many strategies that we can apply, but one of the most important is that you must be sure of yourself and be consistent in what you plan.

SourceDo not be soft in one day and hard in the other. Students feel embarrassed and insecure if they do not know how their teacher will behave at any time and in any situation. Imagine your confusion if sometimes the teacher allows you to behave as you wish, and suddenly becomes authoritative and scolds you for the same behavior. Students need to know in advance how you will react in certain situations. They need constancy to feel the existence of order in the world that surrounds them.

When you are responsible for a whole class of children, it is sometimes difficult to pay them due attention and, at the same time, not lose control of all students in general. Many teachers are developing their own alternative methods of student education and management, including the development of certain rules of classroom behavior, which must be observed throughout the school year.

In addition, the technique of applying positive educational measures is quite popular, which is based more on encouraging actions and correct actions than on the negative impact in the form of punishment or reprimand.

Finally, many teachers advocate the participation of the entire class in solving urgent problems, so that all students realize that they are listening to their opinion and have become accustomed to independent analytical thinking that will help them feel its importance.

Develop basic rules of behavior in the classroom.

Think 4-5 simple rules of behavior in the classroom and write them down. You will use these rules to control students and establish acceptable limits of behavior.

• The following rules are possible: all students must enter the class on time and ready for class; all students should listen carefully to the teacher and ask questions only after raising their hands; everyone must understand the importance of a lesson.
• In addition, the rule of honest attitude towards classmates, as well as respect the opinion of other people who speak, can be approved. In the general list of rules, there must be at least 1-2 rules directly related to discipline and admissible behavior in relation to classmates.
  SourceOn the first day of school, familiarize students with the rules and express their expectations about their behavior.

Start the school year by developing the rules, allow the students to participate in its elaboration. The rules are placed in the classroom so that they are not lost during the school year. Explain to the students that you expect them to comply with the established rules, as well as a mutual desire to consolidate the implementation of these rules among classmates.

Discuss the consequences of not following the rules.

It must clearly explain to students the negative consequences of inappropriate behavior in the classroom. For example, if a student interrupts another student, when he responds to the teacher, it is considered inappropriate behavior, so he can give a reprimand. In addition, the violation of the rules may be the refusal of a student to share something (pencil, pen) with another student, which may lead to a decrease in the evaluation of teamwork. Explain possible situations in which the student's behavior will be considered inappropriate or violates the rules.

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• In addition, you should explain to the class the positive consequences of the rules, for example, in the form of praise or the participation of individual students in a special activity. In addition, group incentives can be effective. For example, each time the students behave well, interact well with each other and observe the rules, you can put a ball of glass in a vase. If the vase balls reach a certain level, the entire class can take a field trip or participate in an event.
• When you finish explaining the rules and your expectations of the students in the class, you need to obtain the verbal consent of the students to follow the rules or confirm the understanding of the rules by show of hands. Then the class will commit to comply with the established rules.

During the first week of school, provide a hard copy of the rules for each student's parents.

In this way, he will notify his parents about the rules established in the class and the educational measures he uses. If a student gets out of control, their parents can also participate in educational measures, so it will be helpful to become familiar with the rules of classroom behavior during the first week of school.

• Parents can be asked again at home to work with the children the rules of classroom behavior to ensure their full understanding. This action will also indicate to the students that the parents know and approve the rules established in the class.
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Regularly remind students about the established rules.

Children respond well to the honest and consistent approach of the teacher towards students, often they learn with examples. Do not forget to remind students once a week about the rules of behavior in the class, so that they understand them better.

• In addition, it is important to ask if the students did not have questions about the existing rules. For example, students may come to the conclusion that some rules need more details or in certain amendments. Prepare for an open discussion of the rules and let students express their opinions openly. Although you may refuse to adjust the established rules, such an open approach will show students that you respect their opinion; Also, so you can evaluate the critical thinking of your students.
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Put into practice the rules that you establish.

In case of any problematic situation in the classroom, resort to the approved rules and remind students of their expectations of their behavior. Do not be afraid to be strict, this is the only way to maintain control over student behavior. Be prepared to assign the appropriate punishments that encourage self-examination and willingness to discuss problems, but they will not make a guilty student feel humiliated or ashamed.

• In addition, during the school year, we must not forget the positive incentives for compliance with the rules of conduct, both by students and the class in general. This will remind the class that the rules are established not only to punish bad behavior, but also to encourage good.

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