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Chapter 4

__ Classroom Rules __

Guidelines:  Accommodations Involving Materials
 * Select the minimum number of rules. Usually about 4-6
 * State the rules positively. Positively stated rules automatically exclude misbehaviors and include many desired behaviors.
 * Determine consistent consequences for rule fulfillment or infraction. Should be described explicitly to all students, rules without consequences have little effect on behavior.
 * Tailor rules to individual classroom goals and to individual teaching styles. Allow students to work independently and allow a certain level of noise during seatwork (an example.)
 * Include school rules within class rules. This reminds them that school rules also apply to the classroom.
 * Display a set of the rules where the students and the teacher easily can see it. This provides a visual reminder to students.

Develop reading guides: this will help students follow along
= Accommodations Involving Interactive Instruction =

Write key points or words on the chalkboard. This will help students to see the new vocabulary words and remember what words are important
== Use balanced presentations and activities. There needs to be a balance between oral presentations with visual information, and activities, as well as a balance between large group, small group, and independent activities and work ==

Emphasize daily review. Connect new information with prior knowledge
= Accommodations Involving Student Performance =

n ** T ** — // Track // the teacher with your eyes.


  












 * Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011) **