Wong Ch 18

Chapter 18 in Wong talks about how effective teachers present their rules clearly and provide reasonable explanations of the need for them. I cannot emphasize just how much this is true in regards to having a successful classroom management plan. It is important for you to clearly explain your idea of discipline, the process of your procedures, and your routines as well. As a teacher, you can't just stand up in front of the class and go on and on with your rules and procedures. You need to have some sort of reason or thought to back these rules and procedures up. Don't think students wont ask why because they will! Plus , it's good to have an explanation as to why you are doing this just for yourself so you dont ask yourself down the line, why did i ever choose to do this this way? I know that i would appreciate having an explanation to refer to. This will also come in handy if other staff members or even parents ask why it is you choose to do things in such a way.