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  Case: Should students help create the rules?
Throughout my observations in classrooms, I have noticed that many teachers create their classroom rules with students during the first week of school. The teacher will display a big sheet of paper to the class, and ask the students what they think the rules should be. What do you think of this method? Is it effective towards classroom management? Or should teachers make the rules solely by themselves based off of their preferences?
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I believe that the teacher should have a set of rules already planned before the first day, but it is also a great exercised for students and the teacher to discuss the rules and be able to change and add them accordingly to what they may needed and wanted out of the classroom experience.
This however does not mean that teachers should allow any rules or none at all. The purpose of these classroom rules are to create a positive and healthy learning environment for the students and teacher to learn in. As such the teacher should have rules that are none negotiable and follow state and district standards.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: In order to have an effective management plan it is important that rules are planned by the teacher before the first day and shared with students on the first day of school. Replacing a rule with a new one to meet the needs of the students is necessary if the rule is no longer needed. A teacher should only have five classroom rules so the students do not feel overwhelmed. Following the state and district standards is important to ensure polices are being followed. Allowing students to help create rules would result in students saying no to things like sitting in their seats, raising their hands, etc. The best solution would be for teachers to create classroom rules based on their students preferences.
Rated On: October 8, 2023 12:38 pm
Rated By: eLaqeV
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that there should be planned rules, but have the flexibility to change should they not work for the class.
Rated On: October 8, 2023 5:13 pm
Rated By: Qavysy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2023 8:48 pm
Rated By: uGejeW
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: You made really good points and I agree that classroom rules are staple for creating a good classroom environment
Rated On: October 9, 2023 2:10 am
Rated By: Zygepy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love that the students are involved but the teacher still gets to be "in charge". It's a great example of classroom democracy. Having rules prepared is important for the first day, as many students might be too shy to speak up and then you'll end up with no rules. Great solution !
Rated On: October 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Rated By: ypuqaq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Students should be allowed to give their input for some of the class rules. The teacher should have some rules preset, but should encourage the students to set some rules, with reason.
Rated On: October 30, 2023 4:23 pm
Rated By: Ethan Page