4 strategies to get students to follow hygiene rules in school

By Christoph Eichhorn2021-02-09T10:37:00

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Why a positive approach helps students follow the rules: practical tips for encouraging your students to better follow mask and handwashing rules during the Covid-19 pandemic

In classrooms the world over teachers are facing the Herculean task of getting their students to follow the newly introduced rules on hygiene. This is in large part due to the fact that these rules (like all rules in general) are not attractive to many pupils. Using a positive approach aims to make following the hygiene rules more attractive for students.

Classroom management expert Christoph Eichhorn shares practical tips for encouraging your students to better follow mask and handwashing rules during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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