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In order to solve problems we don't even know are problems yet

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Class norms are the behavioral expectations or rules of the class. Class norms inform us how we are expected to behave towards each other and towards the materials we use in school. Students who are partners in composing class norms are more likely to experience a level of ownership, participate in instruction, and engage in mutually respectful and cooperative relationships. In addition, students and instructional team members jointly developing and implementing norms shifts some of the responsibility for supporting and encouraging socially appropriate interactions from the teacher to the students. It also helps to insure that students indeed understand the classroom community’s expectations and provides the rationale for them to monitor and change their own behaviors. Once students have dem

These class norms were all developed by our school partners. It is interesting that although they represent several classes at different grade levels and schools they are remarkably similar. Grades Pre-K - 2 Use kind words. Learn as much as you can. Help each other. Take care of yourself, other people, and things. Be safe. Grades 3 & 4 Respect yourself, others, and property. Cooperate and help each other. Everyone belongs to our community. Have fun! Grades 5 & 6 Treat others as you would like to be treated. Respect people for who they are. Be mindful of other people’s feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Be willing to try new things. Help each other learn. Grades 7 & 8 Help at least one other person each day. Be willing to stand strong. Include others. Respect self, others, and property. Make informed decisions. http://www.uvm.edu/~wfox/SampleClassNorms.html