Rules and regulations play a major factor in whether or not your class will be cooperative. From day one, teachers must lay out examples of what is and what is not accepted in the classroom. Every teacher is different, so each educator may have different rules they demand from their students. By establishing and applying these rules on a daily basis, students are more willing to adhere to them.
The way I interact with students now has been a major reason as to why I would continue to do so in the future. It may be as simple as greeting all my students at the door when they walk in, or asking them how they are doing today. Students really appreciate when you get to know them and how they are doing on the outside, instead of focusing mainly on what happens in the classroom. I take these small words of wisdom from my father who always taught me that students want to feel wanted. By speaking to them in a tone and manner that makes them feel comfortable they will be more willing to learn and participate with you in the class.
