[Teachldsseminary] OFF TOPIC-Lesson idea

[Tim Holder]

Debra Storm contributed:
> 
> Norm setting should be done in the VERY first classroom session. An even
> better application might be at your parents meeting. Involving the parents
> as stakeholders in their children's success has real power. The other
> power
> behind norm setting is this proven principle: People support what they
> help
> create.
> 
> Here are the steps in a nutshell:
> 
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Much of Debra's information on Norm setting came from this filing cabinet
article:

Norm Setting, Making Expectations Clear
http://latter-dayvillage.com/content/article.php?id=1301 
<a href="http://latter-dayvillage.com/content/article.php?id=1301">Link</a>

I invite you to review the entire article.  Norm setting can be the most
important thing you do, ensuring a successful road map for learning
throughout the year.  You in essence make a contract with your students that
promotes good teaching and learning. When things go bad, you fall back to
the contract and reset everyone's expectations.  Powerful stuff.

 
Best Regards, 
 
Tim Holder, Webmaster
http://latter-dayvillage.com
webmaster at latter-dayvillage.com