Class Courtesy

As a student, you want to learn, thrive and feel appreciated within a classroom. This starts with classroom courtesy.

To be an avid student who answers questions, involves themselves in classroom discussions and who tries their best in EVERY subject, you have to respect those who surround you; their opinions, their work ethic and their will to learn. Also, appreciating your teacher's teaching style, their work ethic and the sacrifices they make daily to teach, will make you more aware of the hard work that goes into your education.

Every student has a favourite subject, and you are normally going to behave and achieve higher in this subject as you feel confident. But why limit your abilities to just one? Why not transfer your energy to the subject that you dislike the most? Limiting yourself in a classroom only affects YOU. Studies have shown that students who work effectively and confidently in classrooms are flexible and strong in social aspects, making them in control of their surroundings and how they handle situations.

As a student, you are required to respect teachers. However, teachers also make mistakes - they are human too! The least you can do in a classroom is to avidly listen and use the information that you are given to your benefit. Basically, teachers notice the students who actively try and those who don’t.

Here are some simple classroom courtesy tips!

• Arrive to your lesson on time
• Turn off your mobile phone
• Contribute to classroom discussion when appropriate
• Address your teacher correctly
• Email your teacher when you are absent
• Try to avoid constantly talking to your classmates
• Be attentive

Written by Lily Nugent.