Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 18:52.
I agree with you about trying to incorporate the students in building a "community" in the classroom. This does seem to help them take more ownership for their own behavior because they know they were a part of creating the rules and regulations and need to follow them. I teach at the elementary level, and I always have the students help to make up our rules for the classroom. All of us then sign the rules so we know that's what we'll be following throughout the year. I know I do like having things a certain way in my classroom; however, I do know it is important that I try and let some of the "jobs" be left for the students to do so they learn responsibility and respect for certain things. Incorporating these "community building" strategies into my teaching is something that I will continue to try...I know it will take time and patience each year for me to do. As you said, "this is a work in progress." I know I will continue to learn even more about building a community in the classroom as well.
I agree with you about
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 18:52.
I agree with you about trying to incorporate the students in building a "community" in the classroom. This does seem to help them take more ownership for their own behavior because they know they were a part of creating the rules and regulations and need to follow them. I teach at the elementary level, and I always have the students help to make up our rules for the classroom. All of us then sign the rules so we know that's what we'll be following throughout the year. I know I do like having things a certain way in my classroom; however, I do know it is important that I try and let some of the "jobs" be left for the students to do so they learn responsibility and respect for certain things. Incorporating these "community building" strategies into my teaching is something that I will continue to try...I know it will take time and patience each year for me to do. As you said, "this is a work in progress." I know I will continue to learn even more about building a community in the classroom as well.