Does your child know these five basic class etiquettes?
The clichéd statement: “Respect
needs to be earned” is merely a statement when it comes to respecting
teachers. Recentlya video went viral showing students of a school in the UAE, vandalizing
their classrooms and throwing chairs and multimedia devices in the school.
Although it did shake up the teachers and parents, it also highlighted the
importance of etiquettes children should be following in classrooms.
Since teachers are about
imparting knowledge and learning, it’s essential to provide them the respect that
they deserve. Teachers are guides and mentors which is why it is crucial that
the communication your child has with them is constructive and mutually
respectful.
The best American schools in Dubai focus on a friendly relationship between
students and teachers, and the respect given to each other is mutual and
significant. The collective effort to maintain a good learning environment
results in a classroom atmosphere that promotes interactive learning and
successful academics of children.
Basic etiquettes your child should be familiar with
Mentioned below are some basic ettiqutes that your child
should be following while at school:
Maintain silence during lessons
A silent classroom may not always
denote understanding among students, but it does show that students are trying
to understand what's being taught to them. A class that’s silent allows teachers to be
audible for the whole class and all the students can benefit without getting
the teacher to repeat themselves.
It's always a good idea to avoid any
nonmandatory conversation with your friends in the classroom. Switching off
cellphones if they've been brought to class and avoiding unnecessary questions
prevents interruptions with the flow of lessons.
Take responsibility for your pursuits
Similar to the way schools and
teachers are responsible for educating children, it’s essential that the
students too take responsibility for their learning. Students should ensure
that they understand completely what's being said and clarify any doubts that
they have, before the teacher leaves the classroom.
Prepare for the class
Before your student leaves for
school, make sure any homework, assignment, or project that was due is with them, ready to be shown to the
teacher.If your child is wasting too much time trying to sift through their
notebooks to look for their homework, they are wasting quite a lot of the
class's time which is a no-no! All their stationery items should be ready for
the new day as the class commences.
Participate where required
Its one thing to stay silent
during the classroom, but an interactive classroom is all about participating
when needed. A passive learner is
discouraging for the classroom environment, as the teacher may never know how
much the class has understood.
Students that participate or
volunteer before being called over often attract positive attention of teachers
and are often valued as students and active participants of the classroom.
Regularity and punctuality
It’s important to be regular in
attending classes. Unless it’s critical that you take a day off. In case you miss out or are irregular in
attending your classes, not only does it
hinder the learning process but it will be a problem for the rest of your
classmates.
When you return to the classroom,
you will probably be asking your teacher questions regarding what you
missed. Not only will it take the time
that the teacher had planned for the new lessons, but it will also waste the
time of other students in the classroom who are regular and were anticipating
the new lessons.
Time management isn’t every child’s forte. Read: Effective tips to teach kids time management to learn how you can help
your child manage time and benefit from this critical skill.
Take away!
A well-behaved child is often the
favorite of everyone, parents, teachers, and their classmates. And surprisingly it doesn't take much to
become the apple of everyone's eye!
Teachers at the American schools
in Dubai offer a friendly environment to promote and encourage learning in
students. However its important that students too, contribute in the creation
of an atmosphere that's conducive to learning!
It is a joint effort when it
comes to learning! Students, children and [parents, need to work together to
promote a friendly learning environment.
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