Throughout the day, educator observers interacted with students - eating lunch with students, being welcomed by students, having time to talk with students. Students shared that the first day of class was devoted to discussing what they would learn throughout the year and going over the 55 essential rules. All of the rules are explained to them. They role-play the rules so they understand them better. The culture of the school is sound with the 55 rules clearly being enforced.
Click here for a list of the 55 Essential Rules! Ron Clark wrote a book called The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child. Check it out!
Student Lead Learning in a Mathematics Class |