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Rules enable a teacher to maintain control of the classroom. Maintaining a good classroom behavior is easier than trying to correct inappropriate behavior. Students who have established inappropriate behavior will resist any changes that a teacher attempts in order to correct their behavior. Therefore, it is better for a teacher to maintain order and discipline for the classroom at all times. Establishing clear guidelines and rules, which have consequences if broken will ensure that students maintain good behavior. Parental influence is vital in maintaining discipline of the students. Parents will be kept in the know of their children behavior, and they can also administer disciplinary measures at home.
Students should also be made to understand that disciplinary measures are undertaken to teach them and prepare them for the future. Good student behavior is vital as it protects other students and ensures that all students learn early the need for observing rules. Breaking rules has consequences and disciplinary measures are undertaken to teach students the importance of observing rules. In the real world consequences of breaking rules are more severe, and students need to understand this fact. That is why classroom misbehavior is punished.
Administrative and parental influences
During the course, it has become clear that parental and administrative influence is vital in maintaining the discipline of the students. Involving parents in the guidelines and rules of the classroom will ensure that they communicate this to their children Mehra, 2004.
Children respect parents...
If a student breaks the rules of the classroom and school discipline is not effective, then the parent needs to be involved. Having the parent come to the school in order to discuss a student's behavior will allow the administrators to tackle the problem. Involving parents also ensures that students understand the seriousness of their misbehavior.
Parents have different needs and expectations for their children. Involving the parents in the administrative aspect of the school will provide an avenue for the parents to air their expectations and needs. This way the school administrators will incorporate the parents' needs in training and teaching the students. Parental input is vital as it ensures that the school's activities are mirrored and understood by the parents. Having a participative approach in administration will ensure that the parents understand how teaching is conducted. Parents will then have an opportunity to provide their input in regards to teaching and discipline. Students will also be more disciplined if they know that their parents are involved in the school's activities.
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Mehra, R. (2004). Classroom Management. Manhattan, New York: Pinnacle Technology.
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