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Would giving elementary school students (let's say, 3rd grade and up) the ability to make their own rules lead to an effective school year? I'm looking into using an approach like this one in my future classroom. However, I'm afraid it could end up backfiring. Would it make me, as a teacher, less powerful? Or would the students benefit more because it's based on their own ideas? What would be some good ways to encourage student participation in the rule-making? Any ideas or thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Jo On 4/08/10, LK wrote: > Would giving elementary school students (let's say, 3rd > grade and up) the ability to make their own rules lead to > an effective school year? I'm looking into using an > approach like this one in my future classroom. However, I'm > afraid it could end up backfiring. Would it make me, as a > teacher, less ...See More
Apr 8, 2010
Sherrie Rodgers On 4/08/10, LK wrote: > Would giving elementary school students (let's say, 3rd > grade and up) the ability to make their own rules lead to > an effective school year? I'm looking into using an > approach like this one in my future classroom. However, I'm > afraid it could end up backfiring. Would it make me, as a > teacher, less ...See More
Apr 8, 2010
check out Alfie Kohn too - some of his ideas might help The answer to this varies from class to class, from community to community. Many students seem to warm to it in my experience - particularly younger students. Older students tend to see it as more of a sham. Younger students will come up with a list that's way too long and too detailed so teacher guidance is essential or the process becomes a very ...See More
Apr 9, 2010
Leah Click below for a related article on the topic
Apr 20, 2010


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