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Case: Bathroom I am on Block schedule, which requires students to be in my classroom for 90 minutes. That is a long time especially in the morning and right after lunch. Last year, halfway through the class, I allowed students to use the restroom and gave a 5 minute break. This was also good for their mind. It worked great. It didn't interfere with any other classes, my teachings or learning. However, at the end of last year, my department head asked me why and said I probably shouldn't do that. However, she couldn't give me a reason why. I tried to explain to her, it helps control my classroom management. I haven't done it this year and struggle throughout the lesson, because I continue to have students ask me to use the restroom. Should I go back to what I did last year? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) First I would ask your department head to maybe come in to observe, if not for only 10 minutes or so, on two separate days: one day when you give your students a break and one day when you do not. Allow them to see for themselves the difference. If they still discourage you from it and you believe it benefits your students' success in your classroom, go to the admisitration. The department heads do not have the final say, your principal and your APs do. Ask them what they think (and maybe have some test scores or assignment grades from those two separate days to back up your claim). |
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