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    Chapter 8 : Discipline Through Pragmatic Classroom Management
    Web Links
    Web addresses change regularly. The following links were active in February 2007.

    Remember to evaluate the Internet sources for relevancy and scholarship. What is the date of publication? Is the information from a refereed or a nonrefereed journal? (In a refereed journal, articles are reviewed by a panel of experts in the field and must follow specific research guidelines.) Does the author present information from a personal point of view and/or a variety of points of view? Is the information accurate, unbiased, and evidence-based? Does the source add to your knowledge base?

    Classroom Routines and Rituals

    Use the questions, Web sites below, and other credible resources to further investigate and reflect on critical topics in this chapter. Discuss them with interested individuals in your setting or with a small group in an electronic Chat Room.

    1. How do classroom routines and rituals impact learning?

    2. How are classroom routines and rituals best taught to students?

    3. What rituals could be added to your learning environment to better support learning?

    4. What routines and procedures do you want to teach students in your learning environment?
    http://teachers.net/wong/ - Teachers.net is the Web site of Harry and Rosemary Wong. It includes teaching resources and past columns written by the Wongs.

    http://teachers.net/gazette/AUG02/wong.html - The link from Teachers.net is an article about how to start school successfully.

    http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/rycu/2classroom.html - The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory provides information about classroom structure on this link.

    http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/MoreBacktoSchool.html - Marcia's Lesson Links provides numerous ideas for classroom rituals and routines.

    http://www.garyphillips.com/books.html - Gary Phillips has written a number of educational books including one on rituals for "at-risk learners."

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