Apart from teaching the students a certain subject, while in the classroom, teachers also need to teach students about the basic rules of behaviour at school. Being responsible and respect others. This is especially challenging when the students are not very eager to cooperate. I found my own way of inspiring students to be more diligent, well-behaved and responsible during the lessons. This is a simple poster that I display on the door of the classroom. It has the names of the students and next to each name there are spaces that need to be filled with a smiley badge. (printed and cut out). Now it is entirely up to you what it takes for a student to earn a badge. It can be for regularly bringing homework, or helping students in class, respecting the classroom rules or winning a game. Once a student fills all of the spaces with a badge, he/she gets a prize. It can be a certificate you create on your own, a medal, a candy or a small rubber/pencil etc.
I have done this many times and it is always successful. The students learn the classroom rules and much more by trying to be the best version of themselves. It is at the same time competitive and inspiring for them.
This is just an idea that some of you might find useful. Let me know what you think of this post or any other ways you can make this work with your students. Thanks!
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