A slide show to show your class on the first day of school. RESPECT is used as an acronym to help students recall classroom rules. Videos and images are used to help students stay engaged and comprehend the lesson.
2. Why do we need classroom rules?
• We need a safe place
that will help us to
have fun, be creative,
and to learn.
• I care about each and
every one of you and I
want you to feel good
about coming to
school.
What might be going wrong in this classroom?
3. Respond politely to others
Eyes and ears on the speaker
Stay focused and on task
Participate
Express your opinions
Complete your work
Take turns patiently
4. Respond politely to others
• Use words to communicate.
• Use manner words to help
others feel respected:
• Please
• No, thank you
• Excuse me
• Thank you
• Never touch another person in
anger.
5. Eyes
and
Ears
on the
speaker
Correct answer:
B. Track the speaker and pay attention to what they say until
they are done.
You should always have your eyes and ears
directed toward the speaker. We have a lot of
people in one room. Only one person can speak
at a time so voices need to be off and everyone
should pay attention to the speaker!
Your classmate has been called to share something with
the class, you should:
A. Whisper to your neighbor what you know the
speaker will say.
B. Track the speaker and pay attention to what they say
until they are done.
C. Say “excuse me”, and tell the teacher that you want a
turn next.
7. Participate
Raise your hand and add to our
discussions. Take a guess, make
observations, don’t be afraid to
get it wrong. We learn from our
mistakes. If you ever have a
question, ask the teacher with
a raise of the hand, visit me
during independent practice
time, or ask a classmate during
group work time. We are here
to learn so jump in!
9. Complete your work
You must complete your
work so you, your parents,
and I can track your
learning.
10. Take turns patiently
Share materials Be flexible about
the order of turns
Be content with what you
get, we cannot always be
first
11. Remember to show respect in all that
you do. You are now on Team Patterson
and I am so happy to be here with you!
12. References
Burgess, D. (2012). Teach like a pirate: increase student engagement, boost your
creativity, and transform your life as an educator. San Diego, CA: Dave
Burgess Consulting.
Notas del editor
TW give an informal pre-assessment that will determine if students are able to understand the need for a structured classroom and what ways a classroom can be successful.
An acronym of RESPECT will help students recall the word and the abbreviated sentences will help students recall fundamental concepts of respect. This will be displayed in the classroom and reviewed on a daily basis (Burgess, 2012)
The teacher will play the video about respect. TW play a shorter segment of the video if time does not allow for the whole video or engagement wanes. As an alternative to reading the definition of respect and elaborating on the use of polite responses the video will be used as an engagement prop (Burgess, 2012).
Incorporating call and response into the lesson will involve the audience and create a hook for student engagement (Burgess, 2012).
Real life pictures of diverse students will address the differences and the acceptance of the diversity in the classroom. The students will also have a clear visual example of correct behavior.
Students should feel as though they are responsibly for their education. Tracking their learning will give them a visual assessment of how they are progressing. The students should also have confirmation that their teacher and parents care about them and their education. They are supported at home and at school. Together, the teacher, student, and family form a team.
Students will see the different opportunities they will have in the classroom to implement respect through taking turns. The visuals will give students a demonstrated model of appropriate behavior.
TW communicate the rapport that they wish to build with students. They will find ways to show their passion for the classroom lessons (Burgess, 2012).
