When you are choosing rules for your classroom there are a few very important things to remember.
1) The rule should be short and easy to understand.
There should be no room for misunderstanding between the teacher and students. Good communication is the key to having good student behavior.
2) The rule should be as black and white as possible.
The best rules are ones that are clearly measured. "Do not be one second late" is much better than "You are on time as long as you get hear soon after the bell rings."
3) Only use rules that inspire behavior that you REALLY want.
Do not worry about misbehaviors that kind of bother you but arent really essential to running your classroom smoothly UNLESS you have completely mastered the skill of classroom management. If you have not, then focus on the essential misbehaviors that destroy a successful learning environment. "Do not use profanity" is much more important for running a successful class than "do not chew gum."
4. Post your rules.
Students need to be constantly reminded of your rules. It is also good just to have evidence that, yes, you did in fact make these rules earlier.
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