Originally Posted by
RedGarnet222
To insure a well behaved group, perhaps a this list should be given out ahead of time. Then people are aware of the rules.
In the teaching adults course we were told to establish ground rules or for adult learners to call it a classroom charter. I first thought the idea was odd, but a lot of adults have been out of the classroom for such a long time that they either have forgot or have developed rude behaviours over the years. It also forewarns any of those who might cause trouble that disrespect won't be tolerated.
Many years ago I taught an embroidery class and I had one student criticise another student and said that her work was ugly. I wasn't confident in handling that type of person who was an older woman, and frankly I think her 'social filters' were no longer working properly. I am sure many of us have had an elderly relative that blurts out inappropriate things and didn't really realise what they have said.
HettyB