Here is an excerpt from my Classroom Management in Five Days by Mohamed A. Ansary
Important Guidelines
There are several important guidelines that need to be included in the class rules. If the students don’t mention these when creating their list, then bring them up as suggestions explaining why they are important.
Guidelines you should consider including:
1. Mobile phones and other electrical devices must be turned off and put away in bags before entering the classroom. They must remain there until students exit the class unless they are expressly asked to use them as part of an exercise.
2. Treat all other class members respectfully.
3. Be responsible for the care of classroom property.
4. Don’t shout out in class but raise your hand if you would like to speak.
5. Ask for help if you don’t understand.
If the class is engaged in group activities it can become quite noisy. Rather than trying to make yourself heard above this, try using a nonverbal signal such as flashing the classroom lights on and off to get the students’ attention.
If a student frequently causes disruption in class, take that student aside and discuss it with them in a friendly and understanding manner. Explain why their behavior is disruptive to the rest of the class and ask them how they can address the problem. By getting the student involved in a positive way, you are far more likely to solve the issue and prevent further occurrence.
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