Chapter 3: Classroom Behavior

Chapter 3 in the book Fires in the Bathroom by Kathleen Cushman discussed the importance of maintaining classroom behavior. The chapter provided many different ways to manage classroom behavior. It begins with the teacher. Teachers need to set the stage when it comes to classroom behavior. They must demonstrate proper behavior in order for students to understand what the expectations of proper behavior is. It is also important for teachers to set expectations early on and to continue to follow and uphold those expectations. If those expectations are not withheld throughout the year, students will not respect you or the expectations which stimulates misbehavior in the classroom. Overall, this chapter provided preventative measures teachers can take in order to maintain classroom behavior.