While teachers may differ in their opinion on how many class rules is best, in fact you should only have three to five total class rules posted.
Each listed rule needs to be written in a positive, not a negative, and can entail several expectations. For example, respect others is a frequently used class rule which can include many expectations:
- Speaking kind words to others
- Respecting other’s property
- Taking turns speaking
This will allow a teacher to cover much more in a smaller amount of space. Doing so is essential in order to keep the number of rules down to the basic 3-5 so that students can remember them. Too many rules will cause students to forget them, while a shorter list, posted where students can see, will be a constant reminder of the expectations.
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