CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

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CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

• Student Success Seminar
• October 6, 2009

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Etiquette defined

• Etiquette is a code of behavior that influences
  expectations for social behavior according to
  contemporary conventional norms within a society,
  social class, or group.

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• Scenario 1
• You are already five minutes late for class
  and a class lecture is already in session
• You try to sneak into class, but you slam the
  door behind you.
• You quietly enter and go to the back of the
  class and find a seat.
• You enter class quietly, but walk in front of the
  speaker to get to your seat.

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• Scenario 2
• You missed class and you want to ask your
  professor what was missed
• You say
• Did we do anything last week?
• Do you count attendance in my grade?
• I know I missed class, but I have already
  asked a classmate and gotten my assignment and
  notes! Is there anything else I should know?

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Welcome to Classroom Etiquette!
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• Do be present in Body and Mind!

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• Do arrive on time!

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• Do stay for the whole class!

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• Do be prepared for class!

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• Do practice common courtesy!

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• Do put cell phones away and on vibrate
• Texting should not be going on in class!

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• Do stay AWAKE and be attentive!

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• Do show effort, try your best,
• ask for help!

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• Did you know?
• Your professors spend hours weekly preparing
  for your class
• Your professor teaches at least 4 or 5 other
  classes
• Your professor thinks, plans, and creates
  lessons to help you learn
• Your professor wants you to learn and cares
  about you and your education