Defining the Classroom Rules. By Liana Loewus — August 15, 2012 ... Patricia Hensley, author of the Successful Teaching blog, laments educators’ use of vague language in rule-making.

Here are seven ideas about creating classroom rules: • You’re shooting for influence, not control. Fact is, teachers never have absolute control over kids, even using techniques like fear ...

Of course, this is easier said than done. Especially when your students don’t speak the same language and subscribe to cultural rules that you know nothing about. Here are some tips on handling bad ...