Teachers' views on classroom rules in basic education

Classroom rules in basic education

Abstract

This research was carried out with the aim of examining the opinions of teachers about classroom rules in basic education in terms of various variables. The research data were obtained through interviews with 60 teachers. In the research, why the classroom rules are necessary in basic education, what the classroom rules are that they care about the most, what the methods they use while teaching the rules to the children, what the classroom rules are about health, safety, cleanliness, learning environment, communication and social relations are examined. According to the results obtained, it was determined in line with the opinions of the teachers that the classroom rules in basic education are necessary for classroom management, quality education, character education and effective communication. It has been revealed that the methods that teachers use most while teaching the rules are modelling, drama and expression. It has been determined that hygiene, self-care and healthy nutrition are at the forefront in the classroom rules determined by the teachers regarding health. It has been determined that classroom safety, not harming peers, and avoiding dangers are primarily stated in the classroom rules determined by the teachers regarding safety. Classroom cleaning, throwing garbage in the trash, personal cleaning and hygiene are at the forefront in the classroom rules determined by the teachers. Communication, physical conditions, use of materials and student participation were frequently emphasized in the classroom rules determined by the teachers regarding the learning environment. It is important to have a say, to listen, to be respectful, to empathize and to be kind in the classroom rules determined by the teachers regarding communication. In addition, being tolerant, peer relations, sharing, group work and play come to the fore in the classroom rules determined by the teachers regarding social relations.