ABSTRACT
A final part of classroom preparation is thinking through their classroom rules. Rules are different from procedures because they are broader, generally pertain to student behaviour and character, and have some sort of consequence when they are broken. Some prefer to form the rules together as a class to build student ownership of them. Certain master teachers, especially secondary ones, do not even have explicit rules or expectations posted in their classroom - but they are clearly written in their heads. A teacher's rules should represent his or her core philosophy, and they should drive the climate of the classroom. Always remind theirself that rules, when implemented effectively, represent the philosophy of the classroom teacher and drive the tone of the classroom. Some rules, however, can be put in place to build a certain positive classroom environment.
