Pttls Ground Rules
Julie Cook
Theory task 1- part 1
Ground rules are used to lay down order, responsibility and accepted behaviours amongst learners. Ground rules are used because ‘all students require boundaries and rules within which to work’ cites Gravells (2010a:7) with which I agree as we all need rules to work within yet they are used for other reasons such as to reduce anxiety. We set ground rules like ‘all to participate’ and ‘constructive criticism only’ to include all students and to avoid unconstructive replies which may lead to a sense of being bullied or discriminated.
Each and every student is different when it comes to behaviours and respect for others. So agreements have to be made about expected behaviour in the classroom as recommended by Wilson (2008:8 ‘ASSUME NOTHING!’, Ground rules are mutually agreed arrangements between the teacher and the learners, which ensure that the views and needs of all learners are valued and appreciated. It helps learning, easy in the classroom. Students need to know what the teacher expects from them and what they can expect from the teacher during the course. They need to know where the boundaries lie and what will happen if they step over the boundaries. These rules have to be established by thinking carefully, expressing clearly and enforcing consistently. Ground rules can be set either by the teacher, or by the learner or by the teacher and learners together.
Ground rules can be set up by having a group discussion. It is best to have the ground rules mutually agreed so that both teacher and students have an opportunity to put their views forward and they must be doable. Once everyone’s views are considered, a set of rules that suit everyone can be designed. Learners are more likely to be committed and adherent to these rules and less likely to be broken, since they were designed by the group itself. It will instil positive discipline and maximise learning since the rules were set up with them and not enforce.
I could set
Theory task 1- part 1
Ground rules are used to lay down order, responsibility and accepted behaviours amongst learners. Ground rules are used because ‘all students require boundaries and rules within which to work’ cites Gravells (2010a:7) with which I agree as we all need rules to work within yet they are used for other reasons such as to reduce anxiety. We set ground rules like ‘all to participate’ and ‘constructive criticism only’ to include all students and to avoid unconstructive replies which may lead to a sense of being bullied or discriminated.
Each and every student is different when it comes to behaviours and respect for others. So agreements have to be made about expected behaviour in the classroom as recommended by Wilson (2008:8 ‘ASSUME NOTHING!’, Ground rules are mutually agreed arrangements between the teacher and the learners, which ensure that the views and needs of all learners are valued and appreciated. It helps learning, easy in the classroom. Students need to know what the teacher expects from them and what they can expect from the teacher during the course. They need to know where the boundaries lie and what will happen if they step over the boundaries. These rules have to be established by thinking carefully, expressing clearly and enforcing consistently. Ground rules can be set either by the teacher, or by the learner or by the teacher and learners together.
Ground rules can be set up by having a group discussion. It is best to have the ground rules mutually agreed so that both teacher and students have an opportunity to put their views forward and they must be doable. Once everyone’s views are considered, a set of rules that suit everyone can be designed. Learners are more likely to be committed and adherent to these rules and less likely to be broken, since they were designed by the group itself. It will instil positive discipline and maximise learning since the rules were set up with them and not enforce.
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