Procedures

Creating and implementing classroom procedures (routines) and expectations (rules) are key to achieving a positive classroom environment. Procedures and expectations need to be taught so that students know what is expected. In addition to arranging the room and practicing moving into groups, students can be involved in discussing the rationale for establishing other procedures and expectations to govern their classroom. Remember, the key to effective procedures and expectations is consistency.

However, if a procedure or expectation does not work, discuss it, and modify it, and enforce it.

Effective teachers know what activities need to be done and have worked out the procedures and expectations for each of them. These procedures and expectations should be posted or handed out to the students at the beginning of the school year. Teachers should teach the procedures and expectations verbally and post them.

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