However, teachers need to take time to teach pupils how to choose what is responsible behaviour. She responds to students in a manner that maximises her potential to get her own needs to teach met, but in no way violates the best interest of the students. The aim of the plan is to have a fair and consistent way to establish a safe, orderly, positive classroom in which teachers teach and pupils learn. Rules Choose rules that will let pupils know what behaviours are expected in the classroom at all times. Choose rules that are observable.
Vague rules are difficult to comply with and difficult to enforce.
Choose rules that can apply at all times throughout the day. Choose rules that apply to behaviour only. They should not address academic or homework issues. Involve pupils in choosing the classroom rules. Positive Recognition Use positive recognition to encourage pupils to behave appropriately and to continue appropriate behaviour.