1. Developing Classroom Norms

2. What is a norm? bridge A norm is a bridge
Between guiding principles (habits)
&
rules

3. Norms are the “how”

4. Advantages Reduce conflict and stress
Enable team members to hold each other accountable
Supports Early resolution of issues
Makes it easier for team members to focus on goals

5. Steps:
In small groups-brainstorm potential problems
Agree to top 10
Do affinity diagram
Power vote
Choose top 5
….. then brainstorm opposite of problem (example if problem is too many disruptions, then word it so that norm explains how to make a calm respectful space?
Make sure norms are written down, that each team member signs off and that norms are posted prominently.

6. Norm example Instead of “No disruptions” …….say
Everyone deserves to learn without disruptions.

7. Now you design your own classroom norms:

8. 1) Think about an ideal classroom- what does it look like?

9. What do we need from one another to be successful?
Students from teachers?
Teachers from students?
Students from students?

10. How do I want to be treated?
How should I treat others?

11. How can I accelerate my learning?

12. How will I be sure that I can always answer these questions?
What am I learning and why is it important?
How do I know that I have learned something?
What do I do when I get stuck?
What do I do when I am finished?

13. Now-
-move into your small group -decide on a group leader who will keep discussion moving -decide on a scribe- to write thoughts down -decide on a presenter to explain group thoughts to whole class Ready….. Set……. Go……………………..