Hold yourself to the same standards your students comply with to reinforce that these standards exist for a reason, out of respect for each other and learning.
Goal:
- Establish mutual respect in your classroom.
- This is a great opportunity to treat your student the way you expect them to treat you.
- It’s easy for students to feel like they’re held to different standards than the adults around them.
- If you require students to provide proof when their late, make sure to provide proof when you're running late.
- If you get a flat tire on the way to work, you could take a selfie with your flat or the roadside assistance to demonstrate your legitimate reason for being late.