Module 5: Behavior Expectations and Rules
‘Instructional Practices Observed IN Teaching Standards’
For Administrators
Rules and Behavior Expectations
Practice 1: When I observe a teacher establish and display no more than five rules for a given area (circle
or center area, hallways, outdoor play areas, bathrooms, etc.), connecting them throughout the day to the
school’s or LEA’s behavior expectations…
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
 Children develop awareness of basic safety rules and begin to follow them (HPD-8)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 2: When I observe a teacher use and model rules/directions (oral and written) that are positively
phrased, telling children what “to do” rather than what “not to do”…
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
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Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups (ESD5)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 3: When I observe a teacher post rules with pictures or objects (at eye level) so that all children can
see them …
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
 Children develop awareness of basic safety rules and begin to follow them (HPD-8)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 4: When I observe a teacher communicate and involve families/caregivers in understanding the
importance of developing behavior expectations and rules and explain how success can be achieved when
continuity and collaboration occur between home and school…
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
Practice 5: When I observe a teacher utilize a variety of strategies (role play, stories, etc.) to demonstrate and
assist children in understanding the rules and behavior expectations …
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
 Children actively seek to understand the world around them (APL-2)
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Effective Teacher Practices Supporting
North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development
NC Early Learning Network, a joint project of NC-DPI and UNC-FPG, 2014
Module 5: Behavior Expectations and Rules
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Rules and Behavior Expectations
Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups (ESD5)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 6: When I observe a teacher use naturally occurring opportunities to facilitate discussions which
will allow children to think critically about the importance of following behavior expectations and rules in
the school environment…
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
 Children form relationships and interact positively with other children (ESD-4)
 Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups (ESD5)
 Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is
not understood (LDC-3)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 7: When I observe a teacher review and facilitate learning of posted behavior expectations and
rules with children prior to and during individual-, small-, large-group activities, and during transitions …
What early learning and development standard is the teacher addressing?
 Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups (ESD5)
 Children participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and large group
interactions (LDC-2)
 Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not
understood (LDC-3)
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment: An environment in which each child has a
positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults; treat students as individuals
 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Practice 8: When a teacher uses reflective strategies to enhance their own instructional practices and ensure
the learning and understanding of rules and behavior expectations in order to promote a safe environment...
What teaching standard is the teacher demonstrating?
 Standard V: Teachers reflect on their own practices.
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Effective Teacher Practices Supporting
North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development
NC Early Learning Network, a joint project of NC-DPI and UNC-FPG, 2014