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Originally posted by seretogis
As for the in-the-classroom examples, all are things that I was never allowed to do in High School, and admit that I have done a few times. Why? The rules were rarely enforced. Make sure the rules are clearly stated (a sign on the door?) and then start strictly enforcing them. If they don't follow the rules elsewhere, they will at least learn to start doing so in your classroom.
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My class rules/guidelines are posted on either side of the front chalkboard. They see me framed by the rules every time they look to the front (also a rule!). Break one - you suffer the consequences. Those who claimed ignorance the first time have not forgotten the rules since.
Am I being too hard on my students? No; they know the limits in my classroom and rarely cross the line.