The teacher should be able to decide the right seating arrangement for each type of activity and apply the four key areas when doing so. Basically, the organization of the teacher desk, the learning centers, the computer stations, the walls, the student desks, and the storage all play an important role in classroom management.
Classroom Rules and Procedures.
Term "Classroom Rules" refers to the teacher's expectations within their classroom. These rules are set by the teacher, are displayed in the classroom, and tend to have less serious consequences. A great example of a classroom rule is asking permission before talking. The term "School Rules" differs from that of "Classroom Rules" as these are the specific rules set by the school. These rules can be found in the Code of Conduct, they are set by the state and/or district, they involve books and orientations, and they have more serious consequences. An example of a school rule would be suspension for bringing knives to school.
There are important things a teacher should pay attention to when creating their classroom rules. The rules need to be set before school starts, provided to and discussed with the students during the first day of school, and sent home as a copy for the parents to have. It is important to keep in mind that the classroom rules only need to cover the most important things and can be updated as the year progresses. Also, the rules should not be too general while still remaining short, clear, simple, and well-defined. When writing the classroom rules, they need to be worded in such as way that they are aligned with the students' grade and ability. Finally, the list needs to be short, preferably between 3 and 5 total rules.
Each teacher has their own set of rules they have created specifically for their classroom. In my future classroom, I plan on having five well-written rules. The first rule is "Turn in all assignments on time" as I feel it is important to turn in all assignments on time in order to learn responsibility and accountability.