When it comes to classroom management, setting up some ground rules is a necessity.
This will not
only help teachers and students to go forward in a well-organized and systematic way but also
reflects in good classroom/ virtual classroom sessions discipline.
This is, in fact, a set of precepts that play a vital role in setting a structure for school classroom
functions and organize learning activities.
However, teachers should oversee that they maintain consistency while setting and implementing
classroom rules just to avoid confusion among students.
Here we are listing a few among the best classroom rules that can be implemented to improve
student behavior and classroom discipline.
1. Come to class prepared to learn
Always come to class with complete preparation for learning.
This includes taking all important materials needed for the day like textbooks, notebooks, pencils
and pens, geometry boxes, lunch bags, and water.
If the teacher has asked to prepare some lessons for the day, make sure that you do it before
reaching the classroom.
Also, have a look at the days’ time table to not miss any subject books.
2. Don’t ever cheat or Plagiarize
It is not recommended to cheat in the classroom in any circumstances.
You should keep moral values such as honesty always.
It is not a big deal to fail in exams at times but succeeding by cheating is never tolerable.
Also, it is not advisable to lie to anyone and always speak the truth.
PLAGIARIZE - Take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.
Copy from (someone) and pass it off as one's own.
3. Always be on time
Punctuality is one of the best qualities to be developed right from school days.
Be warned about the starting time of your class and start from home early to reach before time.
4. Be attentive to teachers while teaching
It is mandatory to give your full attention to the classroom while teachers are taking classes.
You can relax during break times and be dedicated to listening while teaching is going on.
This will help you to not miss any lesson areas and ask any doubts about the teacher straight away.
5. No sleeping
Students are supposed to stay fresh and active while the teacher takes the lessons.
Do a warm-up in between the sessions if you feel sleepy and drink enough water.
But don’t sleep in the classroom sessions unless you are ill and you have permission for the same.
6. Don’t hurt others
It is quite common among kids to have friendly fights and disagreements.
But you are not supposed to hurt others physically under any circumstances.
Even if somebody kicks you or beats you, you are not supposed to give it back which makes the
situation worse.
You can complain about this to the teacher or guardian so that they take further measures.
CYBER BULLYING - the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending
messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
7. Actively participate in classroom activities
There will be a lot of activities and classroom games as part of learning.
Every student should voluntarily come up to actively participate in all of them and never stay behind.
This is the age where you have to polish your potentials and never say ‘no’ if the teacher asks you to
take up some small responsibilities.
8. Respect other students’ personal belongings
Just like you value your personal belongings, it is equally important to value other students’
belongings too.
Don’t take other’s belongings without their permission and take proper care of it if you happen to
use them with their permission.
9. Follow the directions during activities
There will be a lot of classroom activities happening place during the learning sessions.
This can include games, debates, quiz etc.
Students are supposed to follow all the directions put forward by teachers or organizers and always
be fair throughout the sessions.
10. No name calling, insults or put-downs
Students should be well-disciplined inside the classroom premises and need to be polite and well
behaved.
There should not be any deeds from your side that pave the way for insulting others or that put
them down.
There can be friendly disagreements or small fights, but calling by ‘names’ is not allowed.
11. Respect views of others
Just like you have an opinion about something, others might have a different view or perception.
You should be always polite to listen to others’ views and respect them rather than enforcing your
particular view.
This can be more evident when you take part in classroom debates.
12. Be kind always
Students should learn to be kind right from the school days.
You should help people in need whenever possible and don’t miss any opportunities in front of you
to shower kindness.
You should grow up by caring for each other and helping each other.
13. Always do your best
Always maintain a positive attitude in life and do your best despite what all obstacles life offers you.
