In creating classroom rules with students in a self-contained elementary class, which approach is most effective?

In creating classroom rules with students in a self-contained elementary class, which approach is most effective?

• A. Writing a list of classroom rules on a board and having students copy it to their desks for reference
• B. Working with students to create a list of five to seven positively stated classroom rules and using modeling to teach the reflected behaviors
• C. Telling students the classroom rules on the first day of school and briefly reviewing behavioral expectations each day
• D. Sending home a list of rules for parents/guardians to review and having students sign a contract stating they will follow the rules

Answer: (B)