Unit 1: Identify Classroom Norms and Expectations
Lesson 1: What is a Classroom Norm and Expectation?
Objectives: Learners will...
- be introduced to classroom norms and expectations
- be able to give examples of a norm and expectation at the completion of this lesson
- Part 1: Please follow the link below to listen to a story, Miss Nelson is Missing. Once you access the video, listen carefully to the story to determine how the class is behaving with the two different teachers and how their classroom norms and expectations have changed based on the teacher.
Stop! What Happened?
Wait, what exactly is a classroom norm and expectation?
Take a few minutes to reflect on the story you just listened to and answer the following questions. If you are working with a colleague, discuss your answers before you continue.
- 1. How was the class behaving for Miss Nelson at the beginning of the story?
- 2. What are the expectations for their behavior while in the classroom with Miss Nelson?
- 3. Why do you think the class was not responding to Miss Nelson?
- 4. What changed in student expectations when Miss Swamp arrived?
- 5. At the end of the story, talk about the difference in student behavior compared to the beginning.
- 6. What norms or expectations were in place at the beginning of the story compared to the end of the story?
Please visit the resources below to explore more about what a classroom norm and expectation are:
- https://www.uvm.edu/~wfox/ClassNorms.html
- https://study.com/academy/lesson/classroom-norms-setting-expectations-with-students.html
Thinking Point: How could you incorporate classroom norms and expectations in your classroom?
- Part 2 : Give an Example of a Classroom Norm and Expectation
- Write down a classroom norm that you should see in your classroom throughout the day.
- Write down a classroom expectation that you have for the students in your classroom for a specific part of your day.
Thinking Point: How might classroom norms and expectations at the beginning of the year be different than the middle or end of the year?
Lesson 2: Creating Classroom Norms and Expectations for Your Classroom
Objectives: Learners will...
- work together to create a list of classroom norms and expectations
Part 1: Please navigate to the resources below in order to learn more about creating classroom norms and expectations. As you examine each source, consider the purpose of norms and expectations and their place in your classroom.
- https://www.edutopia.org/blog/establishing-classroom-norms-todd-finley
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbH-y5Ouqck
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-n3ZncKAcU
Part 2: Creating Classroom Norms and Expectations
- Create a list of classroom norms and expectations for your classroom. A few important things to keep in mind when you are creating these:
- 1. The age of your students
- 2. What your students are going to be capable of doing in the classroom? The norms and expectations should be realistic for the age/grade you teach
- Here are some examples of classroom norms and expectations to help get you thinking about creating some for your classroom
