Mr. Harrison's Rules
How did Mr. Harrison say students would know how to treat him?
He will treat them with respect.
Which allows teachers to take care of themselves (aka not be treated like a doormat)?
Mutual dignity and respect!
Which of the 3 teaching styles does Mr. Harrison use?
Consultant
What did Aiden say his name was?
Bob.
What is the issue with viewing the classroom as a win-win place?
Students view consequences as threats, naturally question authority, and seek control
How does he react to students who yell to get his attention?
He ignores them until they raise their hand
Which communicates genuine compassion and understanding?
Sincere empathy!
In which teaching style do teachers try to solve problems FOR their students?
Helicopters
How did Brad get around the school's rule about fish?
He brought a salamander instead
What's the risk in defining consequences beforehand?
Cost-benefit analysis...students could decide it's worth the risk
If a student causes a problem, what does Mr. Harrison expect them to do?
Solve it!
Which questions who is doing the thinking?
Shared thinking!
Describe the drill sergeant teaching style.
Barking orders, loud/threatening, stressful and frustrated
What was Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Henson's conflict about?
System had some fatal flaws resulting in inconsistency
What's the downside to having lots of specific rules?
Creates opportunity for students to find loopholes = endless battles
What was Mr. Harrison's approach to if a student thought something was unfair?
due process and whisper (not yell)
Which gives some power to students?
Shared control (within limits)
Describe the consultant teaching style.
Set limits, enforcement through empathy, guiding
Why did Aiden lie about being sent home?
"'cuz teachers never listen"
How does the traditional system affect well-behaved students?
Increases anxiety
If a problem isn't solved, what does Mr. Harrison do about it?
It depends on the special person and the special situation
What is formed by the other 4 principles?
Healthy relationships!
Which styles are least effective?
Helicopters & drill sergeants
When kids preferred to be sent to the principal's office, how did the Texas teacher respond?
"We're a family, and we solve our own problems."
Why is it difficult to achieve consistency with the traditional system?
Because no 2 situations/people are the same